Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
1411858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.A.Dyer) Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 112: 435. 2017 [18 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424323

Common Names

  • Tenella Ceropegia
  • Tenella String of Hearts
  • Tenella Chain of Hearts

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Description

Ceropegia tenella (also called Ceropegia tenellum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to East Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has long, thin leaves that are up to 30 cm long and 2 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes and can be grown in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia tenella is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia tenella is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter months.

Where to Find Ceropegia tenella

Ceropegia tenella can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky outcrops and on cliffs.

Ceropegia tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia tenella?

Ceropegia tenella

What type of plant is Ceropegia tenella?

It is a succulent

Where is Ceropegia tenella found?

It is found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

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

Robert Allen Dyer (1900-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Dyer' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.