Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
484301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 2: 469 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483633

Common Names

  • Primula lutea
  • Yellow Primrose
  • Yellow Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Primula alpina Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Primula lutea (also called Yellow Primrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and an inflorescence of yellow flowers. It is native to the Alps and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Primula lutea sub. widmerae (Pax) Li Bing Zhang
Primula lutea sub. tatriaca (Li Bing Zhang) Li Bing Zhang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula lutea has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula lutea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions made in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Primula lutea

Primula lutea can be found in the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Caucasus.

Primula lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula lutea?

Primula lutea

What is the common name of Primula lutea?

Lutea Primula

Where is Primula lutea native to?

Europe

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,