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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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus: | Primulina |
| Species: | P. drakei
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Description
editPrimulina 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
editPrimulina 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]
References
edit- ^ a b Nguyen, T.H. (2012). "Primulina drakei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T201820A2720537. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T201820A2720537.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Primulina drakei". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ a b Nguyen, Tien Hiep; Kiew, R. (2000). "New and interesting plants from Ha Long Bay, Vietnam" (PDF). Gardens' Bulletin Singapore. 52 (1). National Parks Board, Singapore Botanic Gardens: 187–188. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
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