Thanks Carol, yes you're right, I have just found out that it is indeed a Chirita. Haven't heard of them before even though I have MSc in...
Thanks Eric Herewith a photo (I hope) that might give more of a clue.
I have been given a houseplant I thought to be a Strep. The same basal leaf arrangement and flower held aloft on long (6" +/-) stem. Leaves do...