Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
digenea
ID:
484113

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 25: 79 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483445



Common Names

  • Digenea Primrose
  • Digenea Primula
  • Digenea Cowslip


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Synonyms

  • Primula purpurascens Beck [unknown]
  • Primula fallax K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Primula falkneriana Porta ex Pax [unknown]
  • Primula anisiaca Stapf [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Primula digenea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

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 digenea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Primula digenea

Primula digenea is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Primula digenea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula digenea?

Primula digenea

What are the common names of Primula digenea?

Two-lipped primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula digenea?

Mountain meadows and rocky 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,