Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
porphyrea
ID:
1330035

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.L.Yu & Ming Li

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 208: 158 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342489


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Description

Primulina porphyrea (also called Porphyry Primulina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina porphyrea is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primulina porphyrea has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, fragrant scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina porphyrea can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Primulina porphyrea

Primulina porphyrea can be found in the Porphyra region of China.

Primulina porphyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina porphyrea?

Primulina porphyrea

What is the natural habitat of Primulina porphyrea?

Primulina porphyrea is found in the moist forests of China.

What type of plant is Primulina porphyrea?

Primulina porphyrea is a perennial herb.

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

Xun Lin Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.L.Yu' in the authors string.
Ming Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ming Li' in the authors string.