Streptocarpus ionanthus
Also known as: Saintpaulia amaniensis F.M.Roberts +1 more
- Saintpaulia amaniensis F.M.Roberts
- Saintpaulia pendula var. kizarii B.L.Burtt
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gesneriaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a lithophyte.
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Streptocarpus ionanthus is a lithophytic plant belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Tanzania
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms