Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
G.Watt
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1882
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 15 (1882)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482695
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Stirtoniana Primula
 - Primula Stirtoniana
 - Stirtoniana Primrose
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Aleuritia stirtoniana (Watt) Soják [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Primula stirtoniana (also called Stirton's Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is found in montane and subalpine habitats, typically at elevations of 1,500 to 3,500 meters.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Primula stirtoniana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping. It has a trailing habit and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. Its flowers are a deep purple color and its leaves are a dark green. It is also used for ground cover and erosion control.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Primula stirtoniana is a pink, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Primula stirtoniana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to the mountains of central Europe. It can be grown in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Primula stirtoniana
                        
                            Primula stirtoniana is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Primula stirtoniana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Primula stirtoniana?
Primula stirtoniana
What is the common name of Primula stirtoniana?
Stirtoniana Primrose
What is the natural habitat of Primula stirtoniana?
Himalayan regions of India and Nepal
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,