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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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus: | Primulina |
| Species: | P. gemella
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Description
editPrimulina 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
editPrimulina 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Nguyen, T.H. (2012). "Primulina gemella". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T201822A2720693. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T201822A2720693.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Primulina gemella". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 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: 188–189. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
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