Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
acicularis
ID:
1326104

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Darbysh. & Massingue

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 71: 7 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338558

Common Names

  • Streptocarpus acicularis
  • Acicularis Streptocarpus
  • Streptocarpus's Acicularis

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Description

Streptocarpus acicularis (also called 'Needle-leaved Cape Primrose', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats and is characterized by its needle-like leaves and solitary, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Streptocarpus acicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptocarpus acicularis has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus acicularis is an epiphytic orchid native to South Africa. It prefers to grow in bright, indirect light and in well-draining soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Streptocarpus acicularis

Streptocarpus acicularis is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and savannas.

Streptocarpus acicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus acicularis?

Streptocarpus acicularis

What is the common name of Streptocarpus acicularis?

Needle-leaved Streptocarpus

Where is Streptocarpus acicularis native to?

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

Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.
Alice O. Massingue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Massingue' in the authors string.