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1177. Streptocarpus aylae T.J.Edwards

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Summary Streptocarpus aylae T.J.Edwards, a spectacular, rosette forming herbaceous perennial from cliffs of the Msikaba River in Pondoland, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa is illustrated and discussed. The species is known from only two sites and is highly localised, growing in humus rich cracks and crevices on sandstone cliffs. The species is remarkable for its large and decorative five‐lobed, campanulate flowers which are deep mauve with yellow throat markings.

Source: Curtis s Botanical Magazine

DOI: 10.1111/curt.70055

Authors: Paul Rees, Adam Harrower, Ernst J. Van Jaarsveld, Thomas E.M. Pickering, Carel J. Fourie, Dirk U. Bellstedt, Christabel King

Institutions: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, South African National Biodiversity Institute, University of Pretoria, Stellenbosch University

Language: English

Topic: Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,140

OpenAlex ID: W7170681778

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