streptocarpus
Pronunciation: /ˌstrɛptə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpəs/
Definition of streptocarpus
noun
- an African plant with funnel-shaped flowers which are typically pink, white, or violet, cultivated as indoor or greenhouse plants. Also called Cape primrose.
- Genus Streptocarpus, family Gesneriaceae
Origin:
modern Latin, from strepto- 'twisted' + Greek karpos 'fruit'