Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
reinii
ID:
483592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 428 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482924



Common Names

  • Primula reinii
  • Rein's Primrose
  • Rein Primrose


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Synonyms

  • Primula okamotoi Koidz. [unknown]
  • Primula hakonensis Nakai [unknown]
  • Primula hisauchii Miyabe & Tatew. [unknown]

Description

Primula reinii (also called Rein's Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has round, bright green leaves and small, yellow-white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula reinii 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 reinii 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 reinii

Primula reinii can be found in the Alps, from Austria to Italy.

Primula reinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula reinii?

Primula reinii

What type of plant is Primula reinii?

Perennial

Where is Primula reinii found?

Himalayas

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:702511-1: Based on the initial data import