Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fimbrisepala
ID:
750561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Yin Z.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 49: 61 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749894



Common Names

  • Primulina Fimbrisepala
  • Fimbrisepala Primulina
  • Fimbrisepala Primrose


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Description

Primulina fimbrisepala (also called Fringed-sepal Primulina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has white flowers with five petals and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina fimbrisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Primulina fimbrisepala var. mollis (W.T.Wang) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primulina fimbrisepala has white flowers with yellow centers, small round seeds, and small seedlings with narrow, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina fimbrisepala is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to China. It is a small herbaceous perennial growing to 10 cm tall. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Primulina fimbrisepala

Primulina fimbrisepala can be found in the Guangxi and Yunnan provinces of China.

Primulina fimbrisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina fimbrisepala?

Primulina fimbrisepala

What is the common name of Primulina fimbrisepala?

Fimbriate Primulina

What is the family of Primulina fimbrisepala?

Gesneriaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2904777: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Yin Zheng Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yin Z.Wang' in the authors string.