Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
longiscapa
ID:
484287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad. 5: 520 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483619

Common Names

  • Primula longiscapa
  • Long-spurred Primrose
  • Long-spurred Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Aleuritia longiscapa (Ledeb.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Primula longiscapa (also called 'Long-Spiked 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 longiscapa 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 longiscapa has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula longiscapa 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 longiscapa

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

Primula longiscapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula longiscapa?

Primula longiscapa

What is the common name of Primula longiscapa?

Longiscapa Primula

Where is Primula longiscapa 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,

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