Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
drakei
ID:
750732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Burtt) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 781 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750065

Common Names

  • Primulina Drakei
  • Drake's Primulina
  • Drake's Chinese Primrose

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Description

Primulina drakei (also called 'Drake's Primulina', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, thin, green leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina drakei is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primulina drakei has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina drakei is a small, evergreen perennial herb that is native to China. It prefers partial shade to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C (65-72°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Primulina drakei

Primulina drakei can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Primulina drakei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina drakei?

Primulina drakei

What is the natural habitat of Primulina drakei?

It is native to China and Taiwan.

What is the flowering period of Primulina drakei?

It flowers in the 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2904991: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.