Streptocarpus rhodesianus
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Sheltered rocky ledge in inselberg by Kapishya Springs Lodge
Jan 2017
Photo: Nick Wightman
Sheltered rocky ledge in inselberg by Kapishya Springs Lodge
Jan 2017
Photo: Nick Wightman
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| Synonyms: |
Streptocarpus paucispiralis Engl. Streptocarpus rhodesianus var. perlanatus Duvign. |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Locally frequent |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Perennial herb; leaves several, prostrate, elliptic-oblong to oblong, c. 20 x 19 cm but often much smaller, margin entire, grey-green above and purplish below, softly hairy; inflorescences produced from base of leaf midrib, 2-10 flowered; peduncle up to 10 cm long, wiry; pedicles slender, 7-15 mm long, softly hairy; corolla 7-10 mm long, tube reddish purple outside with white lobes; capsules 5-10 x 1.5 mm. |
| Type location: |
Zambia |
| Notes: | Widespread; not threatened |
| Derivation of specific name: | Rhodesianus: of Rhodesia |
| Habitat: | In shelter of rock outcrops. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1200 - 1500 m |
| Flowering time: | Dec - Mar |
| Worldwide distribution: | Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. |
| FZ divisions: | N,W,C,E |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Nw,N,E,C |
| Growth form(s): | |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Thursday 18 January 2018 |
| Literature: |
Hilliard, O.M. & Burtt, B.L. (1971). Streptocarpus, an African Plant Study University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg Pages 254 - 255. Hilliard, O.M. & Burtt, B.L. (1988). Gesneriaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(3) Page 59. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 67. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Streptocarpus rhodesianusAfrican Plant Database: Streptocarpus rhodesianus
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Streptocarpus rhodesianus
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Streptocarpus rhodesianus
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Streptocarpus rhodesianus
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