Ceropegia woodii - String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii - String of Hearts flower
Ceropegia woodii - String of Hearts

String of Hearts – Ceropegia woodii

R89.00

Well rooted plant ± 20 cm

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Description

Ceropegia woodii is an evergreen succulent trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves. The leaves are dark green with silvery white on the upper surface and purple on the underside. As the plant matures, it develops a woody caudex at its base. The roots, and occasionally the stems, will often develop tubers. On the stems, these tubers form at nodes and are likely the reason for the common name of rosary vine.

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Common Name(s):

String of Hearts, Rosary Vine

Mature Size:

2 - 4 m spread

Origin:

South Africa

Dormancy:

Flower Colours:

Pink - Purple

Bloom Season:

Summer - Autumn

Sun Exposure:

Bright - Indirect light

Watering:

“Soak and dry” method (Make sure soil is dry)

Temperatures:

15 - 29°C

Toxic:

No

Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory

Its high phenolic and flavonoid content may help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

Traditional Applications (Tubers)

Ceropegin, an alkaloid, is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat fevers, ulcers, inflammation, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Traditional Applications (Leaves/Stems)

Traditionally used as a digestive aid, tonic, and snakebite remedy in Zulu medicine.

Edible Parts

The tubers are edible (often boiled to remove bitterness) and starchy, while the leaves are sweet-sour and used as a tonic.

Ceropegia woodii is mostly grown as an ornamental houseplant, but scientific analysis supports the traditional belief in its medicinal value, especially because of its bioactive compounds and traditional uses for various health issues. However, more research is required to isolate specific compounds for modern drug development.

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