Rosary vine, Chain of hearts
Ceropegia linearis
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A creeping and climbing herb. It is often grown as a hanging basket. The leaves can be 3-4 cm long.
Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stems - water, root, tubers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Ceropegia caffrorum Schltr.; Ceropegia caffrorum var. dubia N. E. Br.;