Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
598891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 30 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598223



Common Names

  • Hirsuta String of Hearts
  • Hirsuta Rosary Vine
  • Ceropegia Hirsuta


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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia hirsuta jacquemontiana Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia hirsuta ophiocephala (Dalzell) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia hirsuta stenophylla Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia hispida Blatt. & McCann [unknown]
  • Ceropegia jacquemontiana Decne. [unknown]
  • Ceropegia ophiocephala Dalzell [unknown]

Description

Ceropegia hirsuta (also called String of Hearts, Chain of Hearts, Rosary Vine, or Sweetheart Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a trailing, succulent vine, with heart-shaped leaves and small, tubular flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia hirsuta is an attractive, trailing plant with unique, tubular flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. The plant is also known for its ability to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia hirsuta has small, white, tubular flowers with a yellowish-green throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia hirsuta is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the main stem and placed in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. The cuttings will root within a few weeks and can be transplanted to a larger pot once they have rooted.

Where to Find Ceropegia hirsuta

Ceropegia hirsuta can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ceropegia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceropegia hirsuta?

Ceropegia hirsuta

What is the natural habitat of Ceropegia hirsuta?

It is native to South Africa, Swaziland, and Mozambique.

What are the care requirements for Ceropegia hirsuta?

Ceropegia hirsuta prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

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 v1.1 record kew-2712895: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.