Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
reptans
ID:
1285884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex G.Watt

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 14 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285222



Common Names

  • Primula reptans
  • Creeping Primrose
  • Reptans Primrose


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Description

Primula reptans (also called Primula reptans, among many other common names) is a herb native to the Himalayas. It has a thin, herbaceous stem and grows to a height of up to 1 metre. Its leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Primula reptans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula reptans has white, pink or purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula reptans is a hardy perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in autumn and divisions can be taken in spring.

Where to Find Primula reptans

Primula reptans is found in the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western China.

Primula reptans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula reptans?

Primula reptans

What is the common name of Primula reptans?

Creeping Primrose

What is the habitat of Primula reptans?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50326634: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George Watt (1851-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Watt' in the authors string.