Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
katangensis
ID:
497804

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 11: 25 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497136



Common Names

  • Streptocarpus katangensis
  • Katangensis Streptocarpus
  • Streptocarpus katangensis Plant


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Description

Streptocarpus katangensis (also called Katanga streptocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Angola 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 katangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streptocarpus katangensis is a white, five-petalled bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus katangensis is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Angola. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division of the offsets, which can be done in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Streptocarpus katangensis

Streptocarpus katangensis is native to tropical Africa.

Streptocarpus katangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus katangensis?

Streptocarpus katangensis

What is the common name of Streptocarpus katangensis?

Katangan streptocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Streptocarpus katangensis?

Grassy mountain slopes

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:382939-1: Based on the initial data import