Status:
valid
Authors:
Lapeyr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Pyrénées : 97 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483679
Common Names
- Primula latifolia
- Broad-Leaved Primrose
- Broad-Leaved Cowslip
Synonyms
- Primula viscosa All. [unknown]
- Auricula-ursi latifolia (Lapeyr.) Soják [unknown]
Description
Primula latifolia (also called Broad-Leaved 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 white or pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Primula latifolia 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 latifolia has white flowers with five petals, each with a small yellow spot at the base. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primula latifolia can be propagated by division or seed. It can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Primula latifolia
Primula latifolia can be found in the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Caucasus.
Primula latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula latifolia?
Primula latifolia
What is the family of Primula latifolia?
Primulaceae
What is the common name of Primula latifolia?
Broad-leaved 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,