Primulina drakei

Primulina drakei is a plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Vietnam. The species was formerly placed in the genus Chirita.

Description

Primulina drakei grows as a bushy shrub, with a woody trunk of diameter up to. The plant may grow to tall and wide. The inflorescences bear two or three violet flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Primulina 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 altitude.