Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 15: 299 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483576
Common Names
- Primula Blandula
- Bland Primrose
- Bland Cow-Slip
Description
Primula blandula (also called Bland Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It is characterized by its small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Primula blandula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Primula blandula has white flowers with five petals, each with a small yellow spot at the base. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primula blandula is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden or in a container.
Where to Find Primula blandula
Primula blandula can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, including the Pyrenees, Alps, and Apennines.
Primula blandula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula blandula?
Primula blandula
What is the common name of Primula blandula?
Blandula Primula
Where is Primula blandula native to?
Europe
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,