Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ionanthus
ID:
1417041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Wendl.) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 46: 6 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429506



Common Names

  • Streptocarpus ionanthus
  • Ionanthus Streptocarpus
  • Ionanthus Cape Primrose


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Description

Streptocarpus ionanthus (also called African violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Streptocarpus ionanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Streptocarpus ionanthus sub. grandifolius (B.L.Burtt) Christenh.
Streptocarpus ionanthus sub. grotei (Engl.) Christenh.
Streptocarpus ionanthus sub. mafiensis (I.Darbysh. & Pócs) Christenh.
Streptocarpus ionanthus sub. occidentalis (B.L.Burtt) Christenh.
Streptocarpus ionanthus sub. orbicularis (B.L.Burtt) Christenh.
Streptocarpus ionanthus sub. pendulus (B.L.Burtt) Christenh.
Streptocarpus ionanthus sub. rupicola (B.L.Burtt) Christenh.
Streptocarpus ionanthus sub. velutinus (B.L.Burtt) Christenh.
Streptocarpus ionanthus var. diplotrichus (B.L.Burtt) Christenh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptocarpus ionanthus has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, thin, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus ionanthus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location for best results.

Where to Find Streptocarpus ionanthus

Streptocarpus ionanthus can be found in Tanzania.

Streptocarpus ionanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus ionanthus?

Streptocarpus ionanthus

What is the common name of Streptocarpus ionanthus?

Ionanthus Streptocarpus

What type of plant is Streptocarpus ionanthus?

Herb

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.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.