Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
stenoloba
ID:
1104261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex Chiov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 10: 395 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103599

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Stenoloba
  • Narrow-Leaved Ceropegia
  • Narrow-Leaved String of Hearts

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Description

Ceropegia stenoloba (also called 'Stenolobe Ceropegia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with purple centres. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia stenoloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ceropegia stenoloba var. australis H.Huber
Ceropegia stenoloba var. moyalensis H.Huber
Ceropegia stenoloba var. schliebenii (Markgr.) Masinde
Ceropegia stenoloba var. stenoloba

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ceropegia stenoloba are white to pale yellow, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia stenoloba is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ceropegia stenoloba

Ceropegia stenoloba is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Ceropegia genus

Ceropegia anjanerica, Ceropegia mohanramii, Ceropegia abyssinica, Ceropegia achtenii, Ceropegia affinis, Ceropegia africana, Ceropegia ahmarensis, Ceropegia albisepta, Ceropegia ambovombensis, Ceropegia ampliata, Ceropegia anantii, Ceropegia andamanica, Ceropegia angustifolia, Ceropegia antennifera, Ceropegia arabica, Ceropegia arenaria, Ceropegia aridicola, Ceropegia aristolochioides, Ceropegia armandii, Ceropegia arnottiana, Ceropegia attenuata, Ceropegia ballyana, Ceropegia barbata, Ceropegia barnesii, Ceropegia beddomei, Ceropegia bhutanica, Ceropegia boerhaviifolia, Ceropegia bonafouxii, Ceropegia bosseri, Ceropegia bowkeri, Ceropegia brevitubulata, Ceropegia bulbosa, Ceropegia caffrorum, Ceropegia campanulata, Ceropegia cancellata, Ceropegia candelabrum, Ceropegia carnosa, Ceropegia cataphyllaris, Ceropegia christenseniana, Ceropegia ciliata, Ceropegia cimiciodora, Ceropegia claviloba, Ceropegia collaricorona, Ceropegia conrathii, Ceropegia convolvuloides, Ceropegia cordiloba, Ceropegia crassifolia, Ceropegia cufodontii, Ceropegia cumingiana, Ceropegia cycniflora,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2713155: Originally associated with wfo-0000598507
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2713155: Originally associated with wfo-0000598507
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.