Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
farinosa
ID:
484086

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 143 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483418

Common Names

  • Farinose Primrose
  • Farinose Primula
  • Farinose Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Primula undulata Fisch. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Primula warei Stein [unknown]
  • Primula exaltata Lehm. [unknown]
  • Primula altaica Lehm. [unknown]
  • Primula lepida Duby [unknown]
  • Aleuritia farinosa (L.) Opiz [unknown]
  • Androsace farinosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cankrienia farinosa Zoll. [unknown]
  • Primula farinosa farinosa [unknown]
  • Primula farinosa xanthophylla Trautv. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Primula farinosa xanthophylla (Trautv. & C.A.Mey.) Kitag. [unknown]

Description

Primula farinosa (also called Mealy Primrose, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial with yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Primula farinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Primula farinosa sub. exigua (Velen.) Hayek
Primula farinosa var. denudata W.D.J.Koch
Primula farinosa var. hornemanniana (Lehm.) Pax

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula farinosa has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula farinosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Primula farinosa

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

Primula farinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula farinosa?

Primula farinosa

What is the common name of Primula farinosa?

Mealy Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula farinosa?

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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