Streptocarpus kimbozanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kimbozanus
ID:
1278346
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 575 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277684
Common Names
- Streptocarpus kimbozanus
- Kimbozanus Streptocarpus
- Kimbozanus Cape Primrose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Streptocarpus kimbozanus (also called Kimbozanus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Streptocarpus kimbozanus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make dyes and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Streptocarpus kimbozanus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Streptocarpus kimbozanus is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from cuttings or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Streptocarpus kimbozanus
Streptocarpus kimbozanus is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and other moist habitats.
Streptocarpus kimbozanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus kimbozanus?
Streptocarpus kimbozanus
What is the natural habitat of Streptocarpus kimbozanus?
It is native to the tropical forests of eastern Africa.
What are the growth requirements of Streptocarpus kimbozanus?
It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50295523: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.