Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cortusoides
ID:
484051

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 144 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483383

Common Names

  • Primula Cortusoides
  • Cortusoides Primrose
  • Cortusoides Cow-Slip

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Synonyms

  • Oscaria cortusoides Lilja [unknown]
  • Primula dentata Donn ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Primula dentiflora Andrews [unknown]
  • Aleuritia cortusoides Spach [unknown]
  • Auganthus cortusoides (L.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Primula cortusoides (also called 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 cortusoides 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 cortusoides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula cortusoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Primula cortusoides

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

Primula cortusoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula cortusoides?

Primula cortusoides

What is the common name of Primula cortusoides?

Cortusoid Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula cortusoides?

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,

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