Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
wigramiana
ID:
483858

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 18: 182 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483190

Common Names

  • Wigramiana Plant
  • Wigramiana Daisy
  • Wigramiana Flower

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Description

Primula wigramiana (also called Wigram's Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Primulaceae family. It has a rosette of basal leaves, and its flowers are borne in a dense cluster of yellow or white. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula wigramiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primula wigramiana is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with a white throat. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula wigramiana is a small, evergreen perennial with a compact, rounded habit. It grows best in partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and potted in a well-drained, sandy mix.

Where to Find Primula wigramiana

Primula wigramiana is native to India.

Primula wigramiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula wigramiana?

Primula wigramiana

What is the family of Primula wigramiana?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Primula wigramiana?

Wigram's Primrose

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,