Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
luochengensis
ID:
750540

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Yan Liu & W.B.Xu) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 783 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749873

Common Names

  • Primulina luochengensis
  • Luocheng Primulina
  • Luocheng Chirita

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Description

Primulina luochengensis (also called Luocheng Primulina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has white flowers with five petals and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina luochengensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primulina luochengensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina luochengensis is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 60-85°F (15-30°C). Propagation is done by stem cuttings or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Primulina luochengensis

Primulina luochengensis is native to China. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500-1,500 m. It is not widely available in cultivation.

Primulina luochengensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina luochengensis?

Primulina luochengensis

What is the natural habitat of Primulina luochengensis?

It is native to China.

What are the medicinal uses of Primulina luochengensis?

It is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and burns.

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-2904758: Based on the initial data import
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.
Yan Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yan Liu' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.
Wei Bin Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Xu' in the authors string.