Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
1411911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Bruyns

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424376

Common Names

  • Thunberg's Ceropegia
  • Thunberg's String of Hearts
  • Thunberg's Chain of Hearts

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Description

Ceropegia thunbergii (also called 'Thunberg's Ceropegia', among many other common names) is a perennial twining vine that grows up to 2 m long. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia thunbergii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ceropegia thunbergii are small, white and bell-shaped with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia thunbergii is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and place the plant in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ceropegia thunbergii

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

Ceropegia thunbergii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia thunbergii?

Ceropegia thunbergii is native to South Africa.

What is the flower color of Ceropegia thunbergii?

The flowers of Ceropegia thunbergii are usually white or pale pink.

What is the size of Ceropegia thunbergii?

Ceropegia thunbergii is a small plant, typically growing to a height of around 10-15 cm.

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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.