Abstract
A visual summary of the floral types present in the diverse genus Streptocarpus is given along with descriptions of the different categories. We categorised the species and defined seven types and six sub-types. The use of a comprehensive and well-curated living collection for the study of floral diversification is presented and its use for interpretation and education discussed.
Highlights
As outlined in its Collections Policy (Rae et al, 2006), the living collection of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) underpins much of its scientific research
In the following we illustrate the floral diversity observed in Streptocarpus, building on the categorisation first developed by Harrison et al (1999) and later modified by Hughes et al (2006) and Nishii et al (2015), amended by current knowledge of the pollination mechanisms and observations involved and new species discovered
Streptocarpus species exhibit a wide range of flower morphologies, suggesting the involvement of a wide range of pollinators
Summary
A visual summary of the floral types present in the diverse genus Streptocarpus is given along with descriptions of the different categories. The use of a comprehensive and well-curated living collection for the study of floral diversification is presented and its use for interpretation and education discussed
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