Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
1106626

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex Craib

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 6: 250 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105964



Common Names

  • Cunninghamii Primrose
  • Chinese Primrose
  • Primula Cunninghamii


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Description

Primula cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Primula cunninghamii is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as coughs, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primula cunninghamii is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula cunninghamii is a hardy, rhizomatous perennial that is native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Primula cunninghamii

Primula cunninghamii is native to China and can be found in the mountains of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou provinces.

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-26401308: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.