1177. <i>Streptocarpus aylae</i> T.J.Edwards

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.