Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rosette forming herb to 10cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves to 10cm long by 6cm wide, hairy, mid green with silvery-white markings on the veins, or almost covering the leaf blade in some specimens. Leaf margins serrate. |
| Flowers | Flowers to 5(-6)cm long, hairy, pale lavender purple, with rusty/ yellowish-brown markings in the throat |
| Taxonomy | This species was introduced to cultivation as a Chirita 'Diane Marie'. 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 |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| 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 | May need a dip in night temperatures to trigger flowering. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute, Thick |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, White, Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute, Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31668 |
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| Species ID | 6067 |
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