Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
484123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1765

Citation Micro:
Veg. Syst. 8: 25 (1765)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483455

Common Names

  • Elatior Primrose
  • Elatior Primula
  • Elatior Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Primula subarctica Schur [unknown]
  • Primula perreiniana Flüggé [unknown]
  • Primula poloninensis Fed. [unknown]
  • Primula danubialis K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Primula domestica Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Primula ambigua Salisb. [unknown]
  • Primula alpestris Schur [unknown]
  • Primula lateriflora Goupil [unknown]
  • Primula montana Opiz [unknown]
  • Primula glandulosa Schur [unknown]
  • Primula veris elatior L. [unknown]
  • Primula zahlbrukneri Vest [unknown]
  • Primula carpathica Fuss [unknown]
  • Primula elatior carpathica Nyman [unknown]
  • Primula elatior carpatica (Gris & Schrenk) Nikolic [unknown]
  • Primula elatior corcontica (Domin) Kovanda [unknown]

Description

Primula elatior (also called Tall Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with white and pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Primula elatior sub. leucophylla (Pax) Hesl.-Harr. ex W.W.Sm. & H.R.Fletcher
Primula elatior sub. intricata (Gren. & Godr.) Widmer
Primula elatior sub. lofthousei (Hesl.-Harr.) W.W.Sm. & H.R.Fletcher
Primula elatior sub. pallasii W.W.Sm. & Forrest

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or pale pink, with 5 petals. Seed: Small, brown, and round. Seedlings: Grow in a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula elatior 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 elatior

Primula elatior is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Primula elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula elatior?

Primula elatior

What are the common names of Primula elatior?

Tall primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula elatior?

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,

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