Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lijiangensis
ID:
1416618

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 64: 4 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429083





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Description

Primulina lijiangensis (also called Lijiang Primulina, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It prefers humid, shady environments and can be found growing on trees in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina lijiangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primulina lijiangensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with each spikelet containing a single flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina lijiangensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Primulina lijiangensis

Primulina lijiangensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of China.

Primulina lijiangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina lijiangensis?

Primulina lijiangensis

What is the common name of Primulina lijiangensis?

Lijiang Primulina

What is the natural habitat of Primulina lijiangensis?

It is 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

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