Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 19: 168 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483451
Common Names
- Dictyophylla Primrose
- Dictyophylla Primula
- Dictyophylla Cowslip
Description
Primula dictyophylla (also called Net-Leaved Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Primula dictyophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White or pale pink, with 5 petals. Seed: Small, brown, and round. Seedlings: Grow in a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primula dictyophylla 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 dictyophylla
Primula dictyophylla is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Primula dictyophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula dictyophylla?
Primula dictyophylla
What are the common names of Primula dictyophylla?
Net-leaved primrose
What is the natural habitat of Primula dictyophylla?
Mountain meadows and rocky 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,