Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
knuthiana
ID:
1106911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 237: 79 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106249



Common Names

  • Primula Knuthiana
  • Knuth's Primrose
  • Knuth's Cowslip


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Description

Primula knuthiana (also called Knuth's Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula knuthiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primula knuthiana is a pale yellow, with a yellow eye, and has a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed, and the seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula knuthiana is a perennial plant that is native to the alpine regions of Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be planted in a sheltered location and protected from strong winds. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Primula knuthiana

Primula knuthiana can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.

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,

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