Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - hybrid of Primulina sinensis 'Hisako' and Primulina loggangensis |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rosette forming herb to 12cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves hairy, elliptic, to 8 (-10)cm long by 3 (-4)cm wide, mid green with faint silvery-white markings on the upper surface. |
| Flowers | Flowers to 5-6)cm long, pale lavender purple, with yellow markings in throat. |
| Taxonomy | This species was introduced to cultivation as a Chirita 'Stardust'. It is now referred to as a Primulina species due to the transfer of members in the genus Chirita to the genus Primulina. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon, Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | Use a well drained but moisture retentive media for this hybrid. May need a lower night temperature to trigger flowering. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Leaf Cutting, Sucker, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute, Raised / Sunken Veins, Crinkled / Twisted |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31623 |
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| Species ID | 6022 |
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