Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
599263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 1: 72 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598595



Common Names

  • Cervantesia Tomentosa
  • String of Hearts
  • Climbing Rosary Vine


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Synonyms

  • Casimiroa tomentosa Domb. ex Miers [unknown]
  • Cassine tomentosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cervantesia kunthiana Baill. [unknown]
  • Cervantesia macrocarpa Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Cervantesia tomentosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron tomentosum Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]

Description

Cervantesia tomentosa (also called Woolly Cervantesia, among many other common names) is a perennial, shrubby plant native to South America. It has long, thin stems with small, fuzzy, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cervantesia tomentosa has small, yellow 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

Cervantesia tomentosa 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 Cervantesia tomentosa

Cervantesia tomentosa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Cervantesia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cervantesia tomentosa?

Cervantesia tomentosa

What is the common name of Cervantesia tomentosa?

Hairy Cervantesia

Where is Cervantesia tomentosa native to?

South Africa

Species in the Cervantesia genus

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2713241: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.