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Streptocarpus - Gloxinia - Cape primrose Blue

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
Common NamesCape streptocarpus, Cape primrose Blue
Scientific NameStreptocarpus rexii (Hybrid)
Sinhalese NameAfrican Violet, Cape primrose
Scientific Classification
FamilyGesneriaceae
GenusStreptocarpus
SpeciesS. rexii
SynonymDidymocarpus rexii
Ecology
CategoryOrnamental
Growth HabitSmall Shrub Status - NativeIntroduced
DurationPerennial Status (Controlling)Cultivate
Propriety
Culinary / Edible NoOther usen/a
Use as HerbNoPoisoned / ToxinNo
Identification
FlowersLeaves
Fruits
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