Primulina hiepii is a plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Vietnam. It is named for the Vietnamese botanist Tiên Hiêp Nguyên.[3] 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. hiepii
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Description edit
Primulina hiepii grows as a perennial herb. The leaves are lanceolate.The inflorescences bear up to 14 purple flowers and measure up to 36 cm (14 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat edit
Primulina hiepii is endemic to Vietnam, where it is confined to the islands of Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its habitat is in shaded cracks on the islands' limestone rocks, near sea level.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b Nguyen, T.H. (2012). "Primulina hiepii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T201824A2720885. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T201824A2720885.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Primulina hiepii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ a b c 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: 192–193. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
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