Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Turkest. 5: 6 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483492
Common Names
- Baldshuanica Primrose
- Baldshuanica Primula
- Baldshuanica Cowslip
Synonyms
- Aleuritia baldschuanica (B.Fedtsch.) Soják [unknown]
Description
Primula baldshuanica (also called Baldshuan Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with white and pink flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Primula baldshuanica 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: Pale pink to white, with 5 petals. Seed: Small, brown, and round. Seedlings: Grow in a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primula baldshuanica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted to a larger pot and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Primula baldshuanica
Primula baldshuanica is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Primula baldshuanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula baldshuanica?
Primula baldshuanica
What is the common name of Primula baldshuanica?
Baldshuan Primrose
What is the natural habitat of Primula baldshuanica?
It is native to the Himalayas 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,