Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 500 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105802
Common Names
- Pomatosace filicula
- Filicula Pomatosace
- Filicula Rock-jasmine
Description
Pomatosace filicula (also called Fernleaf Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single stem with a single flower. It grows in moist meadows and forest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Pomatosace filicula is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pomatosace filicula is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pomatosace filicula is a perennial plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Pomatosace filicula
Pomatosace filicula can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in Yunnan, China.
Species in the Pomatosace genus
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,