Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cardioeides
ID:
484212

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm. & H.R.Fletcher

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 52: 337 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483544



Common Names

  • Primula Cardioeides
  • Heart-Shaped Primrose
  • Heart-Shaped Cow-Slip


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Description

Primula cardioeides (also called Heart-Leaved Primrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, where it is found in alpine meadows. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Primula cardioeides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula cardioeides has white flowers with yellow centers, 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 cardioeides 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 cardioeides

Primula cardioeides can be found in China, in the provinces of Gansu and Qinghai.

Primula cardioeides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula cardioeides?

Primula cardioeides

What type of plant is Primula cardioeides?

Primula cardioeides is a perennial flowering plant

Where is Primula cardioeides native to?

Primula cardioeides is native to the Alps of Europe

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

William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:701678-1: Based on the initial data import