Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
primuloides
ID:
734475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Godr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Mém. Sect. Med. Acad. Sci. Montpellier 1: 413 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733808



Common Names

  • Raffenaldia primuloides
  • Primrose-leaved Raffenaldia
  • Primrose-leaved Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Raphanus primuloides Delile ex Godr. [unknown]
  • Cossonia africana Durieu [unknown]
  • Cossonia intermedia Coss. [unknown]
  • Raffenaldia primuloides lutea Maire [unknown]
  • Raffenaldia primuloides violacea Maire [unknown]
  • Raffenaldia primuloides riphaensis J.M.Monts. [unknown]

Description

Raffenaldia primuloides (also called Primrose-like Raffenaldia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Raffenaldaceae family. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is a perennial herb with a single, erect stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are white and bell-shaped with six petals.

Uses & Benefits

Raffenaldia primuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raffenaldia primuloides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raffenaldia primuloides is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Offsets should be carefully separated from the parent bulb and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Raffenaldia primuloides

Raffenaldia primuloides can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Raffenaldia primuloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raffenaldia primuloides?

Raffenaldia primuloides

What type of plant is Raffenaldia primuloides?

Raffenaldia primuloides is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Where is Raffenaldia primuloides found?

Raffenaldia primuloides is found in South America.

Species in the Raffenaldia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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