Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
484174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wendelbo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 10(3): 63 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483506



Common Names

  • Primula Afghanica
  • Afghan Primrose
  • Afghan Cow-Slip


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Synonyms

  • Aleuritia afghanica (Wendelbo) Soják [unknown]

Description

Primula afghanica (also called Afghan Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with white and pink flowers. It is native to Afghanistan and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula afghanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula afghanica has yellow flowers with a red center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula afghanica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden or in a container.

Where to Find Primula afghanica

Primula afghanica is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.

Primula afghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula afghanica?

Primula afghanica

What is the common name of Primula afghanica?

Afghan Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula afghanica?

It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist meadows and grassy slopes.

Species in the Primula genus

Primula sorachiana, Primula soldanelloides, Primula siphonantha, Primula spathulifolia, Primula stricta, Primula sturii, Primula spectabilis, Primula steinii, Primula stirtoniana, Primula serrata, Primula scandinavica, Primula sciophila, Primula scotica, Primula sessilis, Primula schottii, Primula sharmae, Primula siamensis, Primula sieboldii, Primula veris, Primula venusta, Primula umbratilis, Primula venzoides, Primula varians, Primula valentinae, Primula vallarsae, Primula vulgaris, Primula villosa, Primula takedana, Primula tyrolensis, Primula thearosa, Primula tosaensis, Primula petelotii, Primula pinnata, Primula pedemontana, Primula poissonii, Primula polonensis, Primula poluninii, Primula polyantha, Primula olgae, Primula obovata, Primula palinuri, Primula rotundifolia, Primula salomonii, Primula santii, Primula saxatilis, Primula ruprechtii, Primula repentina, Primula pubescens, Primula prolifera, Primula pseudoelatior,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,