Primulina halongensis

Primulina halongensis is a plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Vietnam. The specific epithet halongensis is for Hạ Long Bay, where the species is found.[3] It was formerly placed in the genus Chirita.[1]

Primulina halongensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Gesneriaceae
Genus: Primulina
Species:
P. halongensis
Binomial name
Primulina halongensis
(Kiew & T.H.Nguyên) Mich.Möller & A.Weber[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Chirita halongensis Kiew & T.H.Nguyên

Description

Primulina halongensis grows as a perennial herb. Its brittle leaves are glabrous.The inflorescences bear up to 30 purple flowers and measure up to 26 cm (10 in) long. The fruit is reddish brown.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Primulina halongensis is endemic to Vietnam, where it is confined to the islands of Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its habitat is in cracks and rocks near the sea to exposed scree higher up on the limestone islands.[3]

References
  1. Nguyen, T.H. (2012). "Primulina halongensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T201823A2720792. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T201823A2720792.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. "Primulina halongensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  3. 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): 189–191. Retrieved 11 July 2021.


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