Streptocarpus ionanthus subsp. ionanthus
Also known as: Petrocosmea ionantha (H.Wendl.) Baill. +11 more
- Petrocosmea ionantha (H.Wendl.) Baill.
- Petrocosmea ionantha (H.Wendl.) Rodigas
- Saintpaulia ionantha H.Wendl.
- Saintpaulia ionantha subsp. albescens Bedd.
- Saintpaulia ionantha subsp. purpurea Bedd.
- Saintpaulia ionantha subsp. violacea Bedd.
- Saintpaulia ionantha var. albescens Bedd.
- Saintpaulia ionantha var. purpurea Bedd.
- Saintpaulia ionantha var. rubra Pynaert
- Saintpaulia ionantha var. violacea Bedd.
- Saintpaulia kewensis C.B.Clarke
- Saintpaulia tongwensis B.L.Burtt
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Gesneriaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a lithophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Streptocarpus ionanthus subsp. ionanthus is a lithophytic plant belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Streptocarpus ionanthus, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Tanzania
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago
Base Species & Variations