Status:
valid
Authors:
Fed.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 18: 726 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483890
Common Names
- Primula iljinskii
- Iljinski's Primrose
- Iljinski's Cowslip
Synonyms
- Aleuritia iljinskii (Fed.) Soják [unknown]
Description
Primula iljinskii (also called Iljinski'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 iljinskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Primula iljinskii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primula iljinskii 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 iljinskii
Primula iljinskii can be found in the mountains of central and western China.
Primula iljinskii FAQ
What is the common name of Primula iljinskii?
Iljinski's Primrose
What type of soil does Primula iljinskii prefer?
Moist, well-drained soil
What is the optimal temperature range for Primula iljinskii?
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,