Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
kaufmanniana
ID:
484536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 3(1): 131 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483868



Common Names

  • Primula kaufmanniana
  • Kaufmann's Primrose
  • Kaufmann's Cowslip


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Synonyms

  • Auganthus kaufmannianus (Regel) Soják [unknown]

Description

Primula kaufmanniana (also called Kaufmann'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 kaufmanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover due to its low-growing habit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula kaufmanniana 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 kaufmanniana 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 kaufmanniana

Primula kaufmanniana can be found in the mountains of central and western China.

Primula kaufmanniana FAQ

What is the common name of Primula kaufmanniana?

Kaufmann's Primrose

What type of soil does Primula kaufmanniana prefer?

Moist, well-drained soil

What is the optimal temperature range for Primula kaufmanniana?

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,