Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
483439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wulfen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1778

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austriac. 5: 41 (1778)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482771



Common Names

  • Primula Villosa
  • Villosa Primrose
  • Villosa's Primrose


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Synonyms

  • Primula simsii Sweet [unknown]
  • Aretia villosa Link [unknown]
  • Auricula-ursi villosa (Wulfen) Soják [unknown]

Description

Primula villosa (also called Hairy Primrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Alps and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Primula villosa sub. irmingardis Kress
Primula villosa sub. infecta Kress

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula villosa 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 villosa 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 villosa

Primula villosa is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist, open woods, meadows, and along streams and roadsides.

Primula villosa FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Primula villosa?

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

What type of soil should Primula villosa be planted in?

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

How much light does Primula villosa need?

Primula villosa 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,

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