Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
kraettliana
ID:
484329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brügger

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Naturf. Ges. Graubündens , n.s., 25: 99 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483661

Common Names

  • Primula kraettliana
  • Kraettli Primrose
  • Kraettli Cowslip

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Description

Primula kraettliana (also called Kraettli Primrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and an inflorescence of yellow flowers. It is native to the Alps and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula kraettliana 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

Primula kraettliana has bright yellow flowers with five petals, each with a small red spot at the base. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula kraettliana 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 kraettliana

Primula kraettliana can be found in the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Caucasus.

Primula kraettliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula kraettliana?

Primula kraettliana

What is the family of Primula kraettliana?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Primula kraettliana?

Kraettl's Primrose

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,