Status:
valid
Authors:
Wulfen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1778
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austriac. 5: 41 (1778)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483778
Common Names
- Primula glutinosa
- Sticky Primrose
- Sticky Cowslip
Synonyms
- Aretia glutinosa Link [unknown]
- Auricula glutinosa Spach [unknown]
- Auricula-ursi glutinosa (Wulfen) Soják [unknown]
Description
Primula glutinosa (also called Glutinous Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It is characterized by its large, oval leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Primula glutinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Primula glutinosa is a white to pale pink color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primula glutinosa is a small, slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 15 cm (6 in). It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.
Where to Find Primula glutinosa
Primula glutinosa can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, including the Pyrenees, Alps, and Apennines.
Primula glutinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula glutinosa?
Primula glutinosa
What is the common name of Primula glutinosa?
Glutinous Primrose
What is the natural habitat of Primula glutinosa?
It is native to the Alps and is found in moist meadows and grassy 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,