Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Stoloniferous herb forming rosettes to 15cm in height |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves lanceolate, to 5cm long, densely hairy, mid green on upper surface. |
| Flowers | Flowers pale lilac, corolla salverform, to 3.5cm in length. Throat with yellow markings. |
| Taxonomy | This species was introduced to cultivation as a Chirita species under the collection no. 'USBRG 98-083', and has also been referred to by growers as Chirita sp. 'Vietnam'. It is now referred to as a Primulina species due to the transfer of members in the genus Chirita to the genus Primulina. The identity of this species remains to be established. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Rootbound Conditions, Low Humidity / Aircon, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Purple, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31395 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5792 |
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