Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
venosus
ID:
1065166

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 180: 157 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064504

Common Names

  • Streptocarpus
  • Venosus
  • Streptocarpus Venosus

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Description

Streptocarpus venosus (also called Veined Streptocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and typically grows in moist, shady habitats. It has a rosette growth habit and produces white and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Streptocarpus venosus is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptocarpus venosus has white or pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptocarpus venosus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light. Streptocarpus venosus prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Streptocarpus venosus

Streptocarpus venosus can be found in the eastern rainforests of Madagascar.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14000042: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.