Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
483569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wulfen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Misc. Austriac. 1: 159 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482901

Common Names

  • Primula pubescens
  • Hairy Primrose
  • Hairy Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Primula peyritschii Stein [unknown]
  • Primula rhaetica Gaudin [unknown]

Description

Primula pubescens (also called 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 pubescens is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula pubescens 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 pubescens 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 pubescens

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

Primula pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula pubescens?

Primula pubescens

What type of plant is Primula pubescens?

Perennial

Where is Primula pubescens 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,

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