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Definition of streptocarpus in English: streptocarpusnounˌstrɛptə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpəs An African plant with funnel-shaped flowers which are typically pink, white, or violet, cultivated as indoor or greenhouse plants. Genus Streptocarpus, family Gesneriaceae Also called Cape primrose Example sentencesExamples - I am finding citrus every bit as addictive as the African violets and streptocarpuses.
- Jim Ellis, an expert in growing streptocarpus has won prizes for his plants at the country's top gardening shows and has just developed a new hybrid of the flower.
- And, along with African violets and streptocarpuses I have chiritas, an espicia, an alsobia, sinningias and columneas.
- I have also bred other ornamentals, including daylilies, streptocarpuses, nasturtiums, and several kinds of poppies.
- When growing indoors under controlled conditions, many streptocarpuses may bloom continuously given the proper conditions and if leaf and plant growth continues.
Origin Modern Latin, from strepto- 'twisted' + Greek karpos 'fruit'. |