Streptocarpus hybridus or Cape primrose (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 country's weather condition. Cape streptocarpus successfully Cultivate in a greenhouse or under shady place with temperature control.
Amazing Bloom of Streptocarpus hybridus or Cape primrose Flowers
| Common Classification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Names | Cape streptocarpus, Cape primrose Blue | ||
| Scientific Name | Streptocarpus x hybridus(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 of Streptocarpus - Cape Primrose | |||
| Fruits | |||
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