Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
484169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 429 (1793)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483501



Common Names

  • Primula Auriculata
  • Ear-Leaved Primrose
  • Ear-Leaved Cow-Slip


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Synonyms

  • Primula pycnorhiza Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Primula longifolia Curtis [unknown]
  • Aleuritia auriculata (Lam.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Primula auriculata (also called Auriculate 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 auriculata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Primula auriculata sub. tournefortii (Rupr.) A.J.Richards

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula auriculata 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 auriculata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. 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 auriculata

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

Primula auriculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula auriculata?

Primula auriculata

What is the common name of Primula auriculata?

Ear Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula auriculata?

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,