Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
599207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 33 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598539

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Tomentosa
  • String of Hearts
  • Climbing Rosary Vine

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Description

Ceropegia tomentosa (also called 'Climbing Ceropegia', among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent, twining climber with cylindrical, fleshy stems. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky hillsides and on cliffs. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia tomentosa is a popular houseplant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceropegia tomentosa is white or pinkish-white in colour and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia tomentosa is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Ceropegia tomentosa

Ceropegia tomentosa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Ceropegia tomentosa FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Ceropegia tomentosa?

Ceropegia tomentosa prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

How much light does Ceropegia tomentosa need?

Ceropegia tomentosa prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Ceropegia tomentosa be watered?

Water Ceropegia tomentosa when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,

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