Primulina gemella

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Primulina gemella
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Gesneriaceae
Genus: Primulina
Species:
P. gemella
Binomial name
Primulina gemella
Synonyms [2]
  • Chirita gemella D.Wood

Primulina gemella 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 gemella grows as a perennial herb, with a rhizome measuring up to 7 centimetres (3 in) long. Its leaves are dark green above, whitish green below and measure up to 5 cm (2 in) long. Mauve flowers grow singly, only the type specimen had an inflorescence. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Primulina gemella is endemic to Vietnam, where it is confined to the islands of Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1] In 2000, the species was considered confined to a single island, [3] but by 2012 had been found on numerous islands. [1] Its habitat is on soil-covered limestone rocks. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Nguyen, T.H. (2012). "Primulina gemella". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2012: e.T201822A2720693. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Primulina gemella". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 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): 188–189. Retrieved 15 July 2021.