Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
dunnii
ID:
1065374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 25: 625 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064712

Common Names

  • Streptocarpus dunnii
  • Dunnii
  • Hawaiian Violet

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Description

Streptocarpus dunnii (also called Dunn's Streptocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South Africa. It is a perennial herb with a short stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are bell-shaped and white with purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

Streptocarpus dunnii has been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streptocarpus dunnii is a purple, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus dunnii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Streptocarpus dunnii

Streptocarpus dunnii can be found in the tropical forests of Africa.

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,

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