Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
primuloides
ID:
384300

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Baileya 4: 162 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383632



Common Names

  • Opithandra primuloides
  • Primrose-Leaved Opithandra
  • Primroselleaved Opithandra


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Description

Opithandra primuloides (also called Primrose-like Opithandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Opithandra primuloides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Opithandra primuloides for. albiflora (Makino) T.Yamaz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Opithandra primuloides is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opithandra primuloides is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Division is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Simply dig up the clump and divide it into smaller clumps. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Opithandra primuloides

Opithandra primuloides can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Southeast Asia.

Opithandra primuloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opithandra primuloides?

Opithandra primuloides

What type of plant is Opithandra primuloides?

Opithandra primuloides is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.

Where is Opithandra primuloides found?

Opithandra primuloides is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.

Species in the Opithandra genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:381995-1: Based on the initial data import