Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 57: 245 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284214
Common Names
- Streptocarpus Eylesii
- Streptocarpus Eylesii Plant
- Eylesii Streptocarpus
Description
Streptocarpus eylesii (also called Eyles' Streptocarpus, among many other common names) is a small shrub in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Streptocarpus eylesii is used as an ornamental houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and chest pains.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Streptocarpus eylesii sub. chalensis I.Darbysh.
Streptocarpus eylesii sub. silvicola Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Streptocarpus eylesii has small, white flowers with a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Streptocarpus eylesii is a perennial native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in an area with temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Streptocarpus eylesii
Streptocarpus eylesii can be found in South Africa.
Streptocarpus eylesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus eylesii?
Streptocarpus eylesii
What is the natural habitat of Streptocarpus eylesii?
It is native to South Africa and found in grasslands and open woodlands.
What are the characteristics of Streptocarpus eylesii?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.
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,