Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
grandis
ID:
497776

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 131: t. 8042 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497108



Common Names

  • Streptocarpus Grandis
  • Large Streptocarpus
  • Cape Primrose


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Description

Streptocarpus grandis (also called Large-flowered streptocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in moist and wet habitats such as riverbanks, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Streptocarpus grandis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Streptocarpus grandis sub. septentrionalis Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streptocarpus grandis is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus grandis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Streptocarpus grandis

Streptocarpus grandis is native to tropical Africa.

Streptocarpus grandis FAQ

What are the common names of Streptocarpus grandis?

Large-flowered Streptocarpus

What is the distribution of Streptocarpus grandis?

It is native to tropical Africa

What are the uses of Streptocarpus grandis?

The leaves are used as a source of fiber

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,