Status:
valid
Authors:
Weigend & T.J.Edwards
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Sendtnera 2: 370 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496836
Common Names
- Streptocarpus Fenestra-Dei
- God's Window Streptocarpus
- God's Window Cape Primrose
Description
Streptocarpus fenestra-dei (also called Window of God Streptocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Streptocarpus fenestra-dei is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used to add color and texture to any room. It is also known for its air-purifying qualities, as it can help to remove toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Streptocarpus fenestra-dei has a white flower with a short, thick stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Streptocarpus fenestra-dei can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy medium and kept moist until germination. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Streptocarpus fenestra-dei
Streptocarpus fenestra-dei can be found in tropical Africa.
Streptocarpus fenestra-dei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus fenestra-dei?
Streptocarpus fenestra-dei
What is the common name of Streptocarpus fenestra-dei?
Window of God
What is the natural habitat of Streptocarpus fenestra-dei?
Tropical forests of South Africa
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,