Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mbeyensis
ID:
1280433

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Darbysh.

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Gesneriac.: 39 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279771



Common Names

  • Streptocarpus mbeyensis
  • Mbeyensis Streptocarpus
  • Mbeyensis Cape-primrose


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Description

Streptocarpus mbeyensis (also called Mbey Streptocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in open fields and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Streptocarpus mbeyensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptocarpus mbeyensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a purple throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus mbeyensis is a warm-growing epiphyte that is found in Tanzania. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree fern or cork. It prefers bright light and moderate humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Streptocarpus mbeyensis

Streptocarpus mbeyensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Tanzania and Kenya.

Streptocarpus mbeyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus mbeyensis?

Streptocarpus mbeyensis

What is the common name of Streptocarpus mbeyensis?

Mbeyensis

What is the natural habitat of Streptocarpus mbeyensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-50305983: Based on the initial data import
Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.