Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
assamica
ID:
484137

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 33: 107 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483469

Common Names

  • Assamica Primrose
  • Assamica Primula
  • Assamica Cowslip

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Primula assamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover due to its low-growing habit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pale pink to white, with 5 petals. Seed: Small, brown, and round. Seedlings: Grow in a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula assamica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and frost.

Where to Find Primula assamica

Primula assamica is native to the temperate regions of Asia.

Primula assamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula assamica?

Primula assamica

What are the common names of Primula assamica?

Assam primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula assamica?

Mountain meadows and rocky 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,