Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
leprosa
ID:
1416996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Yan Liu & W.B.Xu) W.B.Xu & K.F.Chung

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 64: 4 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429461





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Description

Primulina leprosa (also called Leprous Primulina, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in open fields, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina leprosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primulina leprosa has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, thin, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina leprosa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Primulina leprosa

Primulina leprosa is found in the tropical rainforests of China.

Primulina leprosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina leprosa?

Primulina leprosa

What is the common name of Primulina leprosa?

Leprous Primulina

What is the natural habitat of Primulina leprosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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

Kuo Fang Chung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Chung' in the authors string.
Yan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yan Liu' in the authors string.
Wei Bin Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Xu' in the authors string.