Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
heterochroa
ID:
1329932

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Wen & B.D.Lai

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 45: 46 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342386



Common Names

  • Primulina heterochroa
  • Heterochroa Primulina
  • Primulina


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Description

Primulina heterochroa (also called Chinese Violet, Chinese Primrose, and Chinese Violet Primrose, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to China. It has small, ovate leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina heterochroa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and other beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primulina heterochroa is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina heterochroa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Primulina heterochroa

Primulina heterochroa can be found in China.

Primulina heterochroa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina heterochroa?

Primulina heterochroa

What is the family of Primulina heterochroa?

Gesneriaceae

What is the habitat of Primulina heterochroa?

Tropical forests

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.