Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
fasciatus
ID:
497499

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.J.Edwards & C.Kunhardt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 22: 192 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496831

Common Names

  • Streptocarpus Fasciatus
  • Striped Streptocarpus
  • Striped Cape Primrose

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Description

Streptocarpus fasciatus (also called Banded Streptocarpus, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant that is native to Africa. It grows in shady, moist areas and has small, bright green leaves and purple-blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Streptocarpus fasciatus is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used to add color and texture to any room. It is also known for its air-purifying qualities, as it can help to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptocarpus fasciatus has a white flower with a short, thick stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus fasciatus can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy medium and kept moist until germination. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Streptocarpus fasciatus

Streptocarpus fasciatus can be found in tropical Africa.

Streptocarpus fasciatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus fasciatus?

Streptocarpus fasciatus

What is the common name of Streptocarpus fasciatus?

Cape Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Streptocarpus fasciatus?

Tropical forests of South 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,

References