Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
xiziae
ID:
1320194

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Wen, Yue Wang & G.J.Hua

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 77 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332648

Common Names

  • Primulina Xiziae
  • Xiziae Primulina
  • Xiziae Orchid

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Description

Primulina xiziae (also called 'Xizi's Primulina', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a creeping, branching stem. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow to orange in color. It grows in humid, shady habitats such as rainforests and mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Primulina xiziae is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primulina xiziae is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primulina xiziae is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Primulina xiziae

Primulina xiziae can be found in limestone areas of Guangxi, China.

Primulina xiziae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primulina xiziae?

Primulina xiziae

What are the common names of Primulina xiziae?

Xizi Primulina, Xizi Primulina Daisy

Where is Primulina xiziae native to?

China

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

Fang Wen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Wen' in the authors string.
Yue Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yue Wang' in the authors string.
Guo Jun Hua: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Hua' in the authors string.