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Primulina eburnea

Primulina eburnea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Primulina eburnea, scientifically known as Primulina eburnea, is a captivating perennial herb native to the limestone regions of China. Characterized by its striking, creamy-white flowers and lush rosette of leaves, this species is highly valued by collectors and researchers for its unique aesthetic and potential pharmacological properties.

Family
Gesneriaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Chirita Fauriei · Chirita Eburnea · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Primulina eburnea

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Gesneriaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Primulina, of which it is the species eburnea.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Gesneriaceae
Genus Primulina

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its distribution is primarily found across the South-Central regions. It also extends into the Southeast portions of the country. Beyond Chinese borders, the species can be located within the Indo-China region. Specifically, its presence is documented in the nation of Vietnam.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China Southeast
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Primulina eburnea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,7-dihydroxy-2-hydroxymethylanthraquinone.

Chemicals reported in Primulina eburnea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,7-dihydroxy-2-hydroxymethylanthraquinone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,7-dihydroxy-2-hydroxymethylanthraquinone

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Primulina eburnea has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOAc fraction, EtOH extract, whole plant.

Preparations reported for Primulina eburnea
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Etoac fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Etoh extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Whole plant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Etoac fraction

  1. Journal of natural products

Etoh extract

  1. Journal of natural products

Whole plant

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity