Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
halleri
ID:
484463

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Gmel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Onomat. Bot. Compl. 7: 407 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483795

Common Names

  • Primula halleri
  • Haller's Primrose
  • Haller's Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Primula longiflora All. [unknown]
  • Aleuritia halleri (Gmel.) Soják [unknown]
  • Aleuritia longiflora Spach [unknown]

Description

Primula halleri (also called Haller's Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It is characterized by its large, oval leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Primula halleri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primula halleri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula halleri 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 halleri

Primula halleri can be found in China, in the provinces of Gansu and Qinghai.

Primula halleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula halleri?

Primula halleri

What is the common name of Primula halleri?

Haller's Primrose

What is the natural habitat of Primula halleri?

It is found in moist meadows and grasslands

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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