Primulina repanda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repanda
ID:
750610
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.T.Wang) Yin Z.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 49: 62 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749943
Common Names
- Repanda Primulina
- Repanda Baby Tears
- Repanda Chinese Violet
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Primulina repanda (also called Creeping 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 repanda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create bonsai trees.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Primulina repanda var. guilinensis (W.T.Wang) Mich.Möller & A.WeberFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Primulina repanda are white or pinkish-white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
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Primulina repanda can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Primulina repanda
Primulina repanda is native to Guangxi, China and can be found in limestone habitats.
Primulina repanda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primulina repanda?
Primulina repanda
What is the natural habitat of Primulina repanda?
It is found in limestone caves in Guangxi, China.
What is the flowering season of Primulina repanda?
It flowers from April to May.
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-2904823: 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.