Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
petelotii
ID:
483476

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 16: 226 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482808



Common Names

  • Primula Petelotii
  • Petelotii Primrose
  • Petelotii's Primrose


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Description

Primula petelotii (also called Petelot's Primrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Alps and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Primula petelotii is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula petelotii has white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves at the base. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula petelotii is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of dry conditions once established.

Where to Find Primula petelotii

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

Primula petelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula petelotii?

Primula petelotii

What is the natural habitat of Primula petelotii?

Alpine meadows and grasslands

What is the growth habit of Primula petelotii?

It is a low-growing, perennial herb

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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