| Primulina gemella | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Primulina gemella (D.Wood) Yin Z.Wang | |
| Synonyms | |
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Primulina gemella is a plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Vietnam. The species was formerly placed in the genus Chirita.
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.
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. In 2000, the species was considered confined to a single island, but by 2012 had been found on numerous islands. Its habitat is on soil-covered limestone rocks.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Primulina gemella". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ 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.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Primulina gemella | |
| Chirita gemella | |
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