... pondoenis , Plectranthus ernstii , Rhipsalis baccifera and Streptocarpus modestus as well as the two ferns Pleopeltis ... distenta . The gorge is narrow and shady in parts. Streptocarpus aylae is one of several plant species confined ... short, broad, bell-shaped flower differs from most other Streptocarpus flowers which are tubular and pollinated by a ...

... SANBI-Kirstenbosch, for allowing the use of their images. Streptocarpus confusus is a monocarpic (flowers once, then ... above the root. The flowers, typical of all species of Streptocarpus , have a 5-lobed calyx (in S. confusus lobes ... Flowering time is in summer, between October and March. Streptocarpus confusus is known to prefer drier climates, as ...

... Flowering time is in summer, from October till February. Streptocarpus cyaneus can be found in the northern and ... They also grow in forests and along streams. The seeds of Streptocarpus species are very small and light and are distributed by the wind. Streptocarpus Streptocarpus cyaneus requires bright, dappled ...

... Kwazulu Natal National Botanical Gardens November 2010   Streptocarpus fanniniae is a perennial creeping herb that has ... usually 0.8-1 mm long, and covered with net-like veins. Streptocarpus fanniniae is a quick-growing plant. It has the ... wild. Estimates would be in the region of 3 to 5 years. Streptocarpus is the only genus within the Gesneriaceae ...

... Walt Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden January 2001 Streptocarpus formosus plants form thick clumps of long, ... where the midrib and side branches form thick ridges. Streptocarpus formosus grows around Port St Johns in northern ... way of unfolding like a spiral and hence the name Streptocarpus which means twisted fruit in Greek ( streptos = ...

... (growing on rocks), The very small seed is wind dispersed. Streptocarpus Well suited to living in woodland, the plants ... plant's roots appear at the bottom of the pot. Many of the Streptocarpus species make beautiful pot plants and garden ... but no direct sunlight as the plants burn easily. Many Streptocarpus species are displayed in the Conservatory, ...

TSP Fahiema Daniels Pretoria TSP January 2006 Streptocarpus lilliputana is a perennial cliff dweller, with ... than 100 km square and, like most plants within the genus Streptocarpus , this species is highly habitat specific and ... to investigate further by honours or masters students. Streptocarpus As this species has only been recently ...

... Viljoen Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden April 2009 Streptocarpus modestus is a perennial shade-loving plant, ... releasing a large amount of very small, light seeds. This Streptocarpus occurs only in a limited area of Pondoland in ... self-pollinated. The very small seed is wind-distributed. Streptocarpus It does best as a pot plant rather than planted ...

... once dried, releasing numerous lightweight tiny seeds.   Streptocarpus montigena occurs only in a limited area of the ... There are a wonderful variety of easy-to-grow Streptocarpus hybrids in all shapes and sizes with really ... being introduced to the huge and growing pot-plant market. Streptocarpus Streptocarpus montigena is a plant that is ...

... NBG Cherise Viljoen Kirstenbosch NBG December 2007 Streptocarpus polyanthus is a robust perennial herb in which ... one year for a young seedling to grow to flowering size. Streptocarpus polyanthus occurs in the southern parts of ... are wind distributed. Some other interesting facts about Streptocarpus : each leaf is phyllomorphic i.e. an individual ...