streptocarpus

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A plant with a circle of leaves at the base and bright flowers like a primrose often grown indoors

noun
/ˌstrɛp.təˈkɑr.pəs/

Specialized

: estreptocarpus

The botanical garden displays several species of streptocarpus in its conservatory.

Examples

The streptocarpus is prized for its colorful, long-lasting flowers indoors.
She added a vibrant purple streptocarpus to her collection of houseplants.
I bought a beautiful streptocarpus for my living room.
The streptocarpus blooms in various vibrant colors.
You can find streptocarpus at most nurseries and even some supermarkets, as they are popular houseplants.
To keep your streptocarpus healthy, make sure to provide it with enough light and regular watering.
Many gardeners appreciate streptocarpus for their beautiful flowers and ease of care indoors.

Synonyms

Streptocarpus

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Specialized

1 9.9

A small plant with pretty flowers like a primrose often grown indoors

is the houseplant with a basal leaf rosette and showy flowers

Cape primrose

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South African

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A small African houseplant with bright blue or purple flowers

is the scientific genus label rather than the common plant name

How Ornamental

streptocarpus

Specialized

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houseplant

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pot plant

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garden plant

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wildflower

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Surface Forms

streptocarpus singular

streptocarpuses plural

Morphology

streptocarpus = strepto + carpus

The parts are Greek combining forms used in botanical names and are not productive standalone English morphemes, so an average B1 learner cannot derive the meaning from the components.

Etymology

Streptocarpus comes from Greek parts strepto- 'twisted' and -carpus 'fruit', because this plant often has a twisted seed pod. So, the name describes the plant and can help you remember this colourful houseplant with primrose-like flowers.