Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
primulinus
ID:
379947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 172, 292 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379279

Common Names

  • Napeanthus primulinus
  • Primulinus Napeanthus
  • Napeanthus Primulinus

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Synonyms

  • Marssonia primulina H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Napeanthus primulinus (H.Karst.) Benth. & Hook.f. [deprecated]

Description

Napeanthus primulinus (also called Primrose Napeanthus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a short trunk and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Napeanthus primulinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Napeanthus primulinus has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is lance-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Napeanthus primulinus is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a perennial herb that grows in wet forests and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the softwood of the stem and placed in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Napeanthus primulinus

Napeanthus primulinus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Napeanthus primulinus FAQ

What are the common names of Napeanthus primulinus?

Napeanthus primulinus is commonly known as the Primrose Napeanthus

What is the growth rate of Napeanthus primulinus?

Napeanthus primulinus has a slow to moderate growth rate

What is the optimal temperature for Napeanthus primulinus?

Napeanthus primulinus prefers temperatures between 60-85°F

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2379175: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.