Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
aureata
ID:
484163

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Gard. Ill. 63: 283 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483495



Common Names

  • Primula Aureata
  • Gilded Primrose
  • Gilded Cow-Slip


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Description

Primula aureata (also called Golden Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula aureata 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

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 aureata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Alps and Pyrenees. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions made in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Primula aureata

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

Primula aureata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula aureata?

Primula aureata

What is the common name of Primula aureata?

Golden Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula aureata?

It is native to the Alps 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,