Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Streptocarpus ×
Common name:
Streptocarpus
Family:
Gesneriaceae (Gesneriad)
Distribution:
Africa
Comments:
The first Streptocarpus to reach British gardens was Streptocarpus rexii. This species was sent to Kew in 1824 by Mr Bowie, who was His Majesty’s collector in South Africa. The plant was found on the estate of Mr George Rex, after whom it was named.
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Nursery areas
• Accession: 2016-119 • Provenance: Horticultural
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