Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
umbratilis
ID:
483418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f. & R.E.Cooper

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 13: 22 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482750

Common Names

  • Primula Umbratilis
  • Umbratilis Primrose
  • Umbratilis's Primrose

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Synonyms

  • Primula metria Balf.f. & R.E.Cooper [unknown]

Description

Primula umbratilis (also called Shade Primrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Primulaceae family. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, where it grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Primula umbratilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula umbratilis has a white flower with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula umbratilis is a perennial plant that is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Primula umbratilis

Primula umbratilis can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Primula umbratilis FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Primula umbratilis?

Primula umbratilis prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

What type of soil should Primula umbratilis be planted in?

Primula umbratilis should be planted in moist, well-drained soil.

How much light does Primula umbratilis need?

Primula umbratilis prefers partial shade.

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

Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Rowland Edgar Cooper (1890-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Cooper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:702729-1: Based on the initial data import