Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
littledalei
ID:
1106864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f. & G.Watt

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 179 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106202

Common Names

  • Littledale's Primrose
  • Littledale's Cowslip
  • Littledale's Oxlip

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Description

Primula littledalei (also called Littledale'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 littledalei is used in rock gardens and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula littledalei has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate with white-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula littledalei is a hardy perennial that prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Primula littledalei

Primula littledalei is native to the mountains of western China and the Himalayas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26401559: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
George Watt (1851-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Watt' in the authors string.