Cape Primrose

Name: Streptocarpus Spp. (Gesneraceae)
Common Name: Cape primrose


Flower

Streptocarpus is a large genus of plants, found in South Africa. The rosette forming perennial species are the parents of the modern day hybrids. The common name, Cape Primrose, is a bit of a misnomer, as it is not related at all to primrose, but instead is a gesneriad. Examples of other gesneriads are African Violets (also not related to violets), Gloxinias and goldfish plant.

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  See also:  Ornamentals


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Flowers

Part shade Water well in Summer Tender Perennial