... many of which are open simultaneously. Flowers of all Streptocarpus species have a tiny five-lobed calyx backing a ... has two lips, the upper is 2-lobed and the lower 3-lobed. Streptocarpus vandeleurii has a distinctive yellow blotch at ... moth-pollinated. The very small seed is wind-distributed. Streptocarpus Streptocarpus vandeleurii is not as easy to ...

... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden December 2008 Streptocarpus rexii is a medium-sized, stemless herb up to ... open along two slits that release a mass of small seeds. Streptocarpus rexii has a wide distribution range but grows only up to an altitude of 900 m. It is the only Streptocarpus species found further south, nearer to Cape ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

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 ...

... (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, ...

... 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 = ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...