Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tabacum
ID:
468102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 21: 169 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467434

Common Names

  • Tabac Primulina
  • Primulina Tabac
  • Tabacum Primulina

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Synonyms

  • Primulina sinensis Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Primulina tabacum (also called Tabac primulina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina tabacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a ground cover. It is also known to attract butterflies and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primulina tabacum has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina tabacum is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Primulina tabacum

Primulina tabacum can be found in China, growing in moist forests and shady areas.

Primulina tabacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina tabacum?

Primulina tabacum

What is the common name of Primulina tabacum?

Tabacum Primulina

What is the natural habitat of Primulina tabacum?

Tropical regions of South America

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