Primulina drakei

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Primulina drakei
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Gesneriaceae
Genus: Primulina
Species:
P. drakei
Binomial name
Primulina drakei
Synonyms [2]
  • Chirita bracteosa Drake
  • Chirita drakei B.L.Burtt

Primulina drakei is a plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Vietnam. The species was formerly placed in the genus Chirita . [1]

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Description

Primulina drakei grows as a bushy shrub, with a woody trunk of diameter up to 4 centimetres (2 in). The plant may grow to 100 cm (40 in) tall and 60 cm (24 in) wide. The inflorescences bear two or three violet flowers. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Primulina drakei is endemic to Vietnam, where it is confined to the islands of Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its habitat is on rocks, cliffs and scree from sea level to 100 m (300 ft) altitude. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Nguyen, T.H. (2012). "Primulina drakei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2012: e.T201820A2720537. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Primulina drakei". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  3. 1 2 Nguyen, Tien Hiep; Kiew, R. (2000). "New and interesting plants from Ha Long Bay, Vietnam" (PDF). Gardens' Bulletin Singapore. National Parks Board, Singapore Botanic Gardens. 52 (1): 187–188. Retrieved 14 July 2021.