Streptocarpus zimmermannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zimmermannii
ID:
497856
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 215 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497188
Common Names
- Zimmermanns Streptocarpus
- Zimmermanns Cape Primrose
- Zimmermanns African Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Streptocarpus zimmermannii (also called Streptocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical moist montane forests. It has a rosette of leaves and a tall, erect inflorescence with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Streptocarpus zimmermannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Streptocarpus zimmermannii has yellow flowers with a red throat. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Streptocarpus zimmermannii is a terrestrial plant that prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Streptocarpus zimmermannii
Streptocarpus zimmermannii is native to the tropical forests of East Africa.
Streptocarpus zimmermannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus zimmermannii?
Streptocarpus zimmermannii
What type of plant is Streptocarpus zimmermannii?
A flowering plant
Where is Streptocarpus zimmermannii found?
Tanzania
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:383058-1: Based on the initial data import