Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
prolifera
ID:
483576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Asiat. Res. 13: 372 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482908

Common Names

  • Primula prolifera
  • Proliferous Primrose
  • Proliferous Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Primula sumatrana Merr. [unknown]
  • Primula imperialis Jungh. [unknown]
  • Aleuritia imperialis (Jungh.) Soják [unknown]
  • Aleuritia prolifera (Wall.) Soják [unknown]
  • Cankrienia chrysantha de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Primula prolifera (also called Proliferous Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Primulaceae family. It has a rosette of basal leaves, and its flowers are borne in a dense cluster of yellow or white. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula prolifera is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula prolifera has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula prolifera is a perennial plant native to Japan. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Primula prolifera

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

Primula prolifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula prolifera?

Primula prolifera

What type of plant is Primula prolifera?

Perennial

Where is Primula prolifera found?

Europe and Asia

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,