Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
poilanei
ID:
750582

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pellegr.) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 784 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749915

Common Names

  • Poilane's Primulina
  • Poilane's Baby Tears
  • Poilane's Chinese Violet

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Description

Primulina poilanei (also called Poilane's Primulina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to limestone areas of Guangxi, China. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It has small, white flowers with yellow throats.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina poilanei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primulina poilanei 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 poilanei can be propagated by cuttings or division. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into several sections, each with at least two leaves. Plant the sections in separate pots and keep them in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Primulina poilanei

Primulina poilanei can be found in the Guangxi and Yunnan provinces of China.

Primulina poilanei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina poilanei?

Primulina poilanei

What is the natural habitat of Primulina poilanei?

Rocky limestone areas of northern Vietnam

What are the blooming times of Primulina poilanei?

April to June

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-2904796: Based on the initial data import
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' 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.