Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lepingensis
ID:
1328572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.L.Ning & Ming Kang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 51: 323 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341026



Common Names

  • Primulina lepingensis
  • Leping Primulina
  • Lepingensis Primulina
  • Leping Chinese Primrose


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Description

Primulina lepingensis (also called Leping Primulina, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to China. It is a perennial herb with a single stem, growing up to 50 cm tall. It has two basal leaves and a single inflorescence with up to 15 flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina lepingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make essential oils and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primulina lepingensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina lepingensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils in partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Primulina lepingensis

Primulina lepingensis is native to East Asia, where it can be found in temperate forests.

Primulina lepingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina lepingensis?

Primulina lepingensis

What is the common name of Primulina lepingensis?

Leping Primulina

Where is Primulina lepingensis native to?

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

Zu-Lin Ning: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.L.Ning' in the authors string.
Ming Kang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ming Kang' in the authors string.