Status:
valid
Authors:
Mansf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 96 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277679
Common Names
- Streptocarpus bullatus
- Bullatus Streptocarpus
- Bullatus Cape Primrose
Description
Streptocarpus bullatus (also called Bullatus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Streptocarpus bullatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Streptocarpus bullatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Streptocarpus bullatus is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from cuttings or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Streptocarpus bullatus
Streptocarpus bullatus is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and other moist habitats.
Streptocarpus bullatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus bullatus?
Streptocarpus bullatus
What is the natural habitat of Streptocarpus bullatus?
East Africa
What is the optimal temperature for Streptocarpus bullatus?
65-75°F
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,