Status:
valid
Authors:
Freyn & Sint.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4: 141 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483613
Common Names
- Primula longipes
- Long-stalked Primrose
- Long-stalked Cowslip
Synonyms
- Aleuritia longipes (Freyn & Sint.) Soják [unknown]
Description
Primula longipes (also called 'Long-Stemmed Primrose', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem, ovate leaves and yellow-pink flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Primula longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Primula longipes has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Primula longipes is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions made in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Primula longipes
Primula longipes can be found in the mountainous regions of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Caucasus.
Primula longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula longipes?
Primula longipes
What is the common name of Primula longipes?
Longipes Primula
Where is Primula longipes native to?
Europe
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,