Streptocarpus rexii or Cape primrose Blue (Sometime called African Violet) is a perennial plant that introduced to Sri Lanka from Africa. It is difficulty grow in outdoors in Sri Lanka as it's weather condition. Cape streptocarpus successfully Cultivate in a greenhouse or under shady place with temperature control. It has many hybrid in various colors and plant can be found at Hakgala botanical garden.
Streptocarpus rexii or Cape primrose Blue Flowers
Common Classification | |||
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Common Names | Cape streptocarpus, Cape primrose Blue | ||
Scientific Name | Streptocarpus rexii (Hybrid) | ||
Sinhalese Name | African Violet, Cape primrose | ||
Scientific Classification | |||
Family | Gesneriaceae | ||
Genus | Streptocarpus | ||
Species | S. rexii | ||
Synonym | Didymocarpus rexii | ||
Ecology | |||
Category | Ornamental | ||
Growth Habit | Small Shrub | Status - Native | Introduced |
Duration | Perennial | Status (Controlling) | Cultivate |
Propriety | |||
Culinary / Edible | No | Other use | n/a |
Use as Herb | No | Poisoned / Toxin | No |
Identification | |||
Flowers | Leaves | ||
Fruits |
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