Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
prevernalis
ID:
1106632

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.H.Chen & C.M.Hu

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Austro Sin. 6: 6 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105970

Common Names

  • Prevernalis Primrose
  • Chinese Primrose
  • Primula Prevernalis

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Description

Primula prevernalis (also called Prevernal Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Primula prevernalis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as coughs, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primula prevernalis is a white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula prevernalis is a hardy, rhizomatous perennial that is native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Primula prevernalis

Primula prevernalis is native to China and can be found in the mountains of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou provinces.

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-26401314: Based on the initial data import
Chen Feng Huai (1900-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Chen' in the authors string.
Chi Ming Hu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hu' in the authors string.