Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 143 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483497
Common Names
- Primula Auricula
- Auricula Primrose
- Auricula Cow-Slip
Synonyms
- Primula dolomitis Hort.Llewelyn ex Baker [unknown]
- Primula balbisii Lehm. [unknown]
- Primula illibata Gand. [unknown]
- Primula hungarica Borbás [unknown]
- Aretia auriculata Link [unknown]
- Auricula hortensis Spach [unknown]
- Auricula lutea (Vill.) Opiz [unknown]
- Auricula-ursi auricula (L.) Soják [unknown]
- Primula balbisii hungarica (Borbás) Li Bing Zhang [unknown]
Description
Primula auricula (also called Common Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Primula auricula 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primula auricula is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions made in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Primula auricula
Primula auricula is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.
Primula auricula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula auricula?
Primula auricula
What is the common name of Primula auricula?
Auricula Primrose
What is the natural habitat of Primula auricula?
It is native to the Alps and is found in moist meadows and grassy 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,