Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
brevipilosus
ID:
1332263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Burtt) Mich.Möller & Haston

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 1263 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344717



Common Names

  • Cape Primrose
  • Streptocarpus
  • African Violet


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Description

Streptocarpus brevipilosus (also called Short-haired Streptocarpus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Tanzania, and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Streptocarpus brevipilosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Streptocarpus brevipilosus are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and two small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus brevipilosus can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, shady location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. For division, carefully dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, shady location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Streptocarpus brevipilosus

Streptocarpus brevipilosus can be found in Tanzania.

Streptocarpus brevipilosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus brevipilosus?

Streptocarpus brevipilosus

What is the natural habitat of Streptocarpus brevipilosus?

It is found in wet areas of Tanzania.

What is the flowering period of Streptocarpus brevipilosus?

It flowers from April to June.

Species in the Streptocarpus genus

Streptocarpus breviflos, Streptocarpus bindseili, Streptocarpus burundianus, Streptocarpus fasciatus, Streptocarpus fenestra-dei, Streptocarpus floribundus, Streptocarpus grandis, Streptocarpus goetzei, Streptocarpus formosus, Streptocarpus huamboensis, Streptocarpus lanatus, Streptocarpus longiflorus, Streptocarpus katangensis, Streptocarpus sambiranensis, Streptocarpus zimmermannii, Streptocarpus montis-bingae, Streptocarpus muscicola, Streptocarpus nobilis, Streptocarpus occultus, Streptocarpus roseo-albus, Streptocarpus muscosa, Streptocarpus makabengensis, Streptocarpus mandrerensis, Streptocarpus monophyllus, Streptocarpus pallidiflora, Streptocarpus rhodesianus, Streptocarpus parviflorus, Streptocarpus phaeotrichus, Streptocarpus actinoflorus, Streptocarpus aylae, Streptocarpus shumensis, Streptocarpus cordifolius, Streptocarpus semijunctus, Streptocarpus mangindranensis, Streptocarpus hildebrandtii, Streptocarpus brevistamineus, Streptocarpus tsimihetorum, Streptocarpus leandrii, Streptocarpus capuronii, Streptocarpus velutinus, Streptocarpus lokohensis, Streptocarpus suborbicularis, Streptocarpus stenosepalus, Streptocarpus itremensis, Streptocarpus perrieri, Streptocarpus boinensis, Streptocarpus polyphyllus, Streptocarpus variabilis, Streptocarpus ibityensis, Streptocarpus revivescens,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.
Elspeth Margaret Haston (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haston' in the authors string.