Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Volgunov
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1940
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 8: 111 (1940)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482925
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Primula Renifolia
 - Kidneyleaf Primrose
 - Kidney-Leaved Primrose
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Primula renifolia (also called Kidney-Leaved Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has kidney-shaped, bright green leaves and small, yellow-white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Primula renifolia is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Primula renifolia 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.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Primula renifolia 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 renifolia
                        
                            Primula renifolia can be found in the Alps, from Austria to Italy.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Primula renifolia FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Primula renifolia?
Primula renifolia
What type of plant is Primula renifolia?
Perennial
Where is Primula renifolia 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
                        
                            D.K. Volgunov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Volgunov' in the authors string.