Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
erosa
ID:
484074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex Duby) Regel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 11: 333 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483406

Common Names

  • Erosa Primrose
  • Erosa Primula
  • Erosa Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Primula fortunii Moore [unknown]

Description

Primula erosa (also called Rough Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial with yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula erosa has bright yellow flowers with five petals, each with a small red spot at the base. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula erosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Primula erosa

Primula erosa can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Primula erosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula erosa?

Primula erosa

What is the common name of Primula erosa?

Eroded Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula erosa?

It is native to the Himalayas, where it grows in moist, shady areas.

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,