Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
inconspicuus
ID:
1319904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Burtt) Christenh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 46: 6 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332358



Common Names

  • Streptocarpus Inconspicuus
  • Inconspicuus Streptocarpus
  • Streptocarpus


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Description

Streptocarpus inconspicuus (also called Inconspicuous Streptocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Tanzania. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white or pinkish with yellow spots and are borne in a terminal raceme. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Streptocarpus inconspicuus is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptocarpus inconspicuus has small, white flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, round and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus inconspicuus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the divisions moist until they are established.

Where to Find Streptocarpus inconspicuus

Streptocarpus inconspicuus is endemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.

Streptocarpus inconspicuus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus inconspicuus?

Streptocarpus inconspicuus

What is the common name of Streptocarpus inconspicuus?

Inconspicuous African Violet

What is the natural habitat of Streptocarpus inconspicuus?

Tropical and subtropical forests of West and Central 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,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.