Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Wen, B.D.Lai & B.M.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 244: 283 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344624
Common Names
- Primulina cordistigma
- Primulina
- Cordistigma
Description
Primulina cordistigma (also called Cordate Primulina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Primulina cordistigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Primulina cordistigma has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primulina cordistigma is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Primulina cordistigma
Primulina cordistigma is native to China, where it can be found in moist meadows and grassy slopes at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Primulina cordistigma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primulina cordistigma?
Primulina cordistigma
What is the common name of Primulina cordistigma?
Cordistigma Primulina
Where is Primulina cordistigma found?
Primulina cordistigma is found in China.
Species in the Primulina genus
Primulina tabacum,
Primulina mollifolia,
Primulina varicolor,
Primulina parvifolia,
Primulina pinnata,
Primulina pinnatifida,
Primulina pteropoda,
Primulina renifolia,
Primulina sclerophylla,
Primulina shouchengensis,
Primulina spinulosa,
Primulina subrhomboidea,
Primulina tenuituba,
Primulina wentsaii,
Primulina medica,
Primulina tenuifolia,
Primulina minutimaculata,
Primulina macrodonta,
Primulina polycephala,
Primulina linglingensis,
Primulina lobulata,
Primulina longgangensis,
Primulina longicalyx,
Primulina lunglinensis,
Primulina lungzhouensis,
Primulina luochengensis,
Primulina liguliformis,
Primulina luzhaiensis,
Primulina lienxienensis,
Primulina macrorhiza,
Primulina maguanensis,
Primulina modesta,
Primulina nandanensis,
Primulina napoensis,
Primulina obtusidentata,
Primulina orthandra,
Primulina ophiopogoides,
Primulina lutea,
Primulina glabrescens,
Primulina dryas,
Primulina fangii,
Primulina fimbrisepala,
Primulina flavimaculata,
Primulina floribunda,
Primulina lingchuanensis,
Primulina pseudoeburnea,
Primulina glandulosa,
Primulina guihaiensis,
Primulina halongensis,
Primulina hiepii,
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
Fang Wen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Wen' in the authors string.
Bi Dan Lai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Lai' in the authors string.
Bing Mou Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Wang' in the authors string.