Status:
valid
Authors:
(Batalin) Mich.Möller & A.Weber
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 23: 25 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041757
Common Names
- Primuliflora Oreocharis
- Primuliflora Climbing Begonia
- Primuliflora Wax Begonia
Description
Oreocharis primuliflora (also called Primrose-flowered Oreocharis, among many other common names) is an erect, herbaceous shrub with white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oreocharis primuliflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreocharis primuliflora is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oreocharis primuliflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers a warm, humid climate and is best grown in partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Oreocharis primuliflora
Oreocharis pinnatilobata is native to the tropical forests of China.
Species in the Oreocharis genus
Oreocharis cavalieri,
Oreocharis rhytidophylla,
Oreocharis hirsuta,
Oreocharis auricula,
Oreocharis stenosiphon,
Oreocharis pankaiyuae,
Oreocharis muscicola,
Oreocharis wangwentsaii,
Oreocharis acaulis,
Oreocharis craibii,
Oreocharis begoniifolia,
Oreocharis bullata,
Oreocharis burtii,
Oreocharis chienii,
Oreocharis cinerea,
Oreocharis concava,
Oreocharis convexa,
Oreocharis cotinifolia,
Oreocharis crenata,
Oreocharis dalzielii,
Oreocharis dinghushanensis,
Oreocharis eximia,
Oreocharis fargesii,
Oreocharis farreri,
Oreocharis flabellata,
Oreocharis gamosepala,
Oreocharis giraldii,
Oreocharis glandulosa,
Oreocharis hekouensis,
Oreocharis humilis,
Oreocharis jiangxiensis,
Oreocharis lancifolia,
Oreocharis leucantha,
Oreocharis longifolia,
Oreocharis lungshengensis,
Oreocharis mileensis,
Oreocharis nanchuanica,
Oreocharis obliquifolia,
Oreocharis obtusidentata,
Oreocharis pumila,
Oreocharis pinnatilobata,
Oreocharis primuliflora,
Oreocharis rhombifolia,
Oreocharis ronganensis,
Oreocharis rosthornii,
Oreocharis rubra,
Oreocharis saxatilis,
Oreocharis sichuanensis,
Oreocharis sichuanica,
Oreocharis sinohenryi,
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,