Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
floerkeana
ID:
484482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Oekon. Encyc. 117: 393 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483814



Common Names

  • Primula floerkeana
  • Floerke's Primrose
  • Floerke's Cowslip


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Synonyms

  • Primula salisburgensis Willd. ex Schott [unknown]
  • Primula biflora Huter ex A.Kern. [unknown]
  • Primula huteri A.Kern. [unknown]
  • Aretia floerkeana Link [unknown]

Description

Primula floerkeana (also called Floerke's Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has yellow flowers and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula floerkeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula floerkeana has white to pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula floerkeana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers, rock gardens, or in the front of a border. It is best to divide the plants every 3-4 years to maintain their vigor.

Where to Find Primula floerkeana

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

Primula floerkeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula floerkeana?

Primula floerkeana

What is the common name of Primula floerkeana?

Floerke's Primrose

What is the family of Primula floerkeana?

Primulaceae

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,