Status:
valid
Authors:
Duthie
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 9: 49 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285221
Common Names
- Primula inayati
- Inayat's Primrose
- Inayat Primrose
Description
Primula inayati (also called Primula inayati, among many other common names) is a herb native to the Himalayas. It has a thin, herbaceous stem and grows to a height of up to 1 metre. Its leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Primula inayati is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Primula inayati has white, pink or purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primula inayati is a hardy perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in autumn and divisions can be taken in spring.
Where to Find Primula inayati
Primula inayati is native to the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western China.
Primula inayati FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula inayati?
Primula inayati
What is the common name of Primula inayati?
Inayat's Primrose
What is the habitat of Primula inayati?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
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,