Primulina ophiopogoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ophiopogoides
ID:
750555
Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Fang & W.T.Wang) Yin Z.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 49: 62 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749888
Common Names
- Primulina Ophiopogoides
- Ophiopogoides Primulina
- Ophiopogoides Primrose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Primulina ophiopogoides (also called Ophiopogon-like 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 ophiopogoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Primulina ophiopogoides has white flowers with yellow centers, small round seeds, and small seedlings with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Primulina ophiopogoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to China. It is a small herbaceous perennial growing to 10 cm tall. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Primulina ophiopogoides
Primulina ophiopogoides can be found in the Guangxi and Yunnan provinces of China.
Primulina ophiopogoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primulina ophiopogoides?
Primulina ophiopogoides
What is the natural habitat of Primulina ophiopogoides?
It is native to China.
What are the medicinal uses of Primulina ophiopogoides?
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-2904771: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Yin Zheng Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yin Z.Wang' in the authors string.
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.