Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
coelata
ID:
484036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
ksu

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 155: t. 9266 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483368

Common Names

  • Primula Coelata
  • Hollow Primrose
  • Hollow Primula

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Description

Primula coelata (also called Celestial Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has a low-growing habit and grows up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and tubular. It is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula coelata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula coelata has small, white flowers with five petals that appear in clusters of up to 10. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula coelata is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 20cm high and wide. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Primula coelata

Primula coelata is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Primula coelata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula coelata?

Primula coelata

What is the common name of Primula coelata?

Celestial Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula coelata?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

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,