Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
montis-bingae
ID:
497858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 46: 321 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497190

Common Names

  • Montis-Bingae Streptocarpus
  • Montis-Bingae Cape Primrose
  • Montis-Bingae African Violet

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Description

Streptocarpus montis-bingae (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 montis-bingae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptocarpus montis-bingae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus montis-bingae is a terrestrial plant that prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Streptocarpus montis-bingae

Streptocarpus montis-bingae is native to the tropical forests of Tanzania.

Streptocarpus montis-bingae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptocarpus montis-bingae?

Streptocarpus montis-bingae

What type of plant is Streptocarpus montis-bingae?

A flowering plant

Where is Streptocarpus montis-bingae 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

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:939123-1: Based on the initial data import