Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
leiophylla
ID:
750601

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.T.Wang) Yin Z.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749934



Common Names

  • Leiophylla Primulina
  • Leiophylla Baby Tears
  • Leiophylla Chinese Violet


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Description

Primulina leiophylla (also called Smooth-leaved Primulina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to limestone areas of Guangxi, China. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It has small, white flowers with yellow throats.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina leiophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primulina leiophylla has small, bell-shaped, five-petalled flowers that are usually white or pink in colour. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina leiophylla can be propagated by cuttings or division. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into several sections, each with at least two leaves. Plant the sections in separate pots and keep them in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Primulina leiophylla

Primulina leiophylla is native to Guangxi, China and can be found in limestone habitats.

Primulina leiophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina leiophylla?

Primulina leiophylla

What is the natural habitat of Primulina leiophylla?

It is found in limestone caves in Guangxi, China.

What is the flowering season of Primulina leiophylla?

It flowers from April to May.

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-2904815: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Yin Zheng Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yin Z.Wang' in the authors string.