Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
multifida
ID:
1320144

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Pan & K.F.Chung

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 53: 170 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332598



Common Names

  • Primulina Multifida
  • Multifida Primulina
  • Forked Primulina


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Description

Primulina multifida (also called Many-Lobed Primulina, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant of the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to China and is found in humid montane forests. It has a creeping stem and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina multifida is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primulina multifida has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina multifida is a perennial shrub native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground. It blooms in the summer with white or pink flowers.

Where to Find Primulina multifida

Primulina multifida can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain and Portugal.

Primulina multifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina multifida?

Primulina multifida

What is the natural habitat of Primulina multifida?

It is native to China, where it grows in limestone crevices and on rocks in shady areas.

What are the characteristics of Primulina multifida?

Primulina multifida is a perennial herb with small, ovate leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.

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.