Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
484550

Status:
valid

Authors:
All.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Auct. Syn. Meth. Stirp. Hort. Regii Taur. : 10 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483882

Common Names

  • Primula hirsuta
  • Hairy Primrose
  • Hairy Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Primula viscosa Vill. [unknown]
  • Primula pallida Schott [unknown]
  • Primula rubra J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Primula decora Sims [unknown]
  • Primula ciliata Schrank [unknown]
  • Primula confinis Schott ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Primula exscapa Hegetschw. [unknown]
  • Primula nelsonii hort. ex Stein [unknown]
  • Primula grignensis D.M.Moser [unknown]
  • Aretia ciliata Link [unknown]
  • Auricula-ursi hirsuta (All.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Primula hirsuta (also called Hairy 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 hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Primula hirsuta sub. brevipilosa Kress
Primula hirsuta sub. longipilosa Kress
Primula hirsuta sub. valcuvianensis S.Jess. & L.Lehm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula hirsuta has small, white flowers that are borne on a thin, wiry stem. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and wiry with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula hirsuta is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). Propagation is best done in spring or early summer by division of the clumps or by taking stem cuttings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe.

Where to Find Primula hirsuta

Morus insignis is native to parts of South America, including Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.

Primula hirsuta FAQ

What is the common name of Primula hirsuta?

Hairy Primrose

What type of soil does Primula hirsuta prefer?

Moist, well-drained soil

What is the optimal temperature range for Primula hirsuta?

50-60°F

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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