Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 164 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270229
Description
Primula duthieana (also called Duthie's Primrose, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Primulaceae family. It is native to Asia, where it is found in the temperate regions of China, India, and Nepal. It grows in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Primula duthieana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Primula duthieana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primula duthieana is a perennial plant native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting of around 5 cm in length and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. It should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered sparingly.
Where to Find Primula duthieana
Primula duthieana can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
Primula duthieana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula duthieana?
Primula duthieana
What is the common name of Primula duthieana?
Duthieana Palm
Where is Primula duthieana native to?
China
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,