Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
repentina
ID:
483567

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Schwarz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Z. Friedrich-Schiller-Univ. Jena, Math.-Naturwiss. Reihe 21: 958 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482899



Common Names

  • Primula repentina
  • Repentina Primrose
  • Repentina Cowslip


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Description

Primula repentina (also called Alpine Primrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the mountains of Europe. It is a low-growing perennial, growing to 10–15 cm tall and with a spread of up to 30 cm. It grows in cold and moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula repentina 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 repentina 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 repentina

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

Primula repentina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula repentina?

Primula repentina

What type of plant is Primula repentina?

Perennial

Where is Primula repentina found?

Europe

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,