Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ianthina
ID:
484572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f. & Cave

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 175 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483904

Common Names

  • Primula ianthina
  • Ianthine Primrose
  • Ianthine Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Aleuritia ianthina (Balf.f. & Cave) Soják [unknown]

Description

Primula ianthina (also called Primula ianthinas, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in rocky and dry areas, and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Primula ianthina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula ianthina has small, white flowers that are borne on a thin, wiry stem. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and wiry with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula ianthina 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 ianthina

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

Primula ianthina FAQ

What is the common name of Primula ianthina?

Ianthina Primrose

What type of soil does Primula ianthina prefer?

Moist, well-drained soil

What is the optimal temperature range for Primula ianthina?

50-60°F

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

Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
George H. Cave (1870-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cave' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:702074-1: Based on the initial data import