Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
599291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 647 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598623



Common Names

  • Cespedesia Spathulata
  • String of Hearts
  • Climbing Rosary Vine


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Synonyms

  • Cespedesia amazonica Huber [unknown]
  • Cespedesia bonplandii Goudot [unknown]
  • Cespedesia brasiliana Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Cespedesia excelsa Rusby [unknown]
  • Cespedesia macrophylla Seem. [unknown]
  • Cespedesia repanda Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Cespedesia repanda lanceolata Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cespedesia scandens (Tiegh.) Dwyer [unknown]
  • Cespedesia sprucei Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Fournieria scandens Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Godoya repanda Bonpl. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Godoya scandens E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Godoya spathulata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]

Description

Cespedesia spathulata (also called Spathulate Cespedesia, among many other common names) is a perennial, grass-like plant native to South America. It has long, thin stems with small, spoon-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cespedesia spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cespedesia spathulata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cespedesia spathulata is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or from division of the rhizome. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a pot of moist soil and keep the soil moist but not wet. For division of the rhizome, carefully divide the rhizome into two or more sections and replant each section in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cespedesia spathulata

Cespedesia spathulata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Cespedesia spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cespedesia spathulata?

Cespedesia spathulata

What is the common name of Cespedesia spathulata?

Spathulate Cespedesia

Where is Cespedesia spathulata native to?

South Africa

Species in the Cespedesia genus

Species in the Ochnaceae family

References