Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mabaensis
ID:
1323134

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.F.Chung & W.B.Xu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 92: 41 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335588

Common Names

  • Maba Primulina
  • Maba Primrose
  • Maba Primrose Flower

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Description

Primulina mabaensis (also called Maba primulina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has delicate, finely divided foliage and small, nodding yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in woodland gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina mabaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primulina mabaensis is a small, white, tubular corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina mabaensis is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a mature stem and let it dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and keep in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Primulina mabaensis

Primulina mabaensis can be found in the mountains of southern China.

Primulina mabaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina mabaensis?

Primulina mabaensis

What is the family of Primulina mabaensis?

Gesneriaceae

What is the native range of Primulina mabaensis?

China

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.
Wei Bin Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Xu' in the authors string.