Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
glandulifera
ID:
484477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 20 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483809



Common Names

  • Myristica Maxima
  • Large Nutmeg
  • Maxima Nutmeg


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Synonyms

  • Aleuritia glandulifera (Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Primula glandulifera (also called Glandular 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 glandulifera is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primula glandulifera is a white to pale pink color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula glandulifera is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). Propagation is best done in spring or early summer by division of the clumps or by taking stem cuttings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe.

Where to Find Primula glandulifera

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

Primula glandulifera FAQ

What is the common name of Myristica maxima?

Maxima nutmeg

What is the origin of Myristica maxima?

Mediterranean region

What are the uses of Myristica maxima?

The seed is used as a spice and for its medicinal properties

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.
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:701977-1: Based on the initial data import