Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
moi
ID:
1331311

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Wen & Y.G.Wei

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 446 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343765



Common Names

  • Mo's Primulina
  • Primulina moi
  • Mo's Primulina


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Description

Primulina moi (also called Mo's Primulina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 0.3 m tall, with a stem diameter of up to 3 mm. It is native to China, and is found in the provinces of Hubei and Hunan. It typically grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina moi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Primulina moi are white and small, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina moi is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Primulina moi

Primulina moi is native to the tropical forests of East Asia. It can be found in China and Taiwan.

Primulina moi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina moi?

Primulina moi

What is the natural habitat of Primulina moi?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Primulina moi?

Spring and summer

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

Yi Gang Wei: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.G.Wei' in the authors string.
Fang Wen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Wen' in the authors string.