Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
boreio-calliantha
ID:
1106853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f. & Forrest

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 13: 5 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106191



Common Names

  • Boreio-Calliantha Primrose
  • Boreio-Calliantha Primula
  • Boreio-Calliantha Cowslip


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Description

Primula boreio-calliantha (also called Boreio-callianthus Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and China. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem that can grow up to 25 cm tall. It is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Primula boreio-calliantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula boreio-calliantha has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate with white-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula boreio-calliantha is a hardy perennial that prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Primula boreio-calliantha

Primula boreio-calliantha is native to the mountains of western China and the Himalayas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26401547: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
George Forrest (1873-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forrest' in the authors string.