Primula comberi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comberi
ID:
484043
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 33: 112 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483375
Common Names
- Comberi Primula
- Comberi's Primula
- Comberi's White Primula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Primula comberi (also called Comber's Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial with pink flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Primula comberi 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 comberi 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Primula comberi 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 comberi
Primula comberi is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Primula comberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula comberi?
Primula comberi
What is the common name of Primula comberi?
Comber's Primrose
What is the natural habitat of Primula comberi?
It is native to the Himalayas, where it grows in moist, shady areas.
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,
References
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:210194-2: Based on the initial data import