Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
apennina
ID:
484149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Widmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Eur. Art. Primula : 48 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483481

Common Names

  • Apennina Primrose
  • Apennina Primula
  • Apennina Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Auricula-ursi apennina (Widm.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Primula apennina (also called Apennine Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with white and pink flowers. It is native to Italy and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula apennina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or pale pink, with 5 petals. Seed: Small, brown, and round. Seedlings: Grow in a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula apennina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and frost.

Where to Find Primula apennina

Primula apennina is native to the temperate regions of Europe.

Primula apennina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula apennina?

Primula apennina

What are the common names of Primula apennina?

Apennine primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula apennina?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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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