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Streptocarpus pusillus Harv. ex C.B.Clarke  
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FamilyGESNERIACEAE
Genus speciesStreptocarpus pusillus Harv. ex C.B.Clarke 
BibliographyMonogr. Phan. [A.L.P.P.de Candolle & A.C.P.de Candolle] 5: 149 (1883)
Native RangeSouth Africa to Lesotho
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatshady rocks
Altitude1200-2700m
Descriptionleaf solitary, ovate, 10-25cm long, sometimes with 1-few leaflets at base, corolla tubular, with five broad petals, 2-3cm long; monocarpic
Size5-18cm
Colorbright lilac, white
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typeperennial
Cultivationshady, humous, rock crevices
alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, LES Lesotho, NAT KwaZulu-Natal, OFS Free State, TVL Northern Provinces)
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