Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 12: 68 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483638
Common Names
- Primula macrocarpa
- Large-Fruited Primrose
- Large-Fruited Cowslip
Synonyms
- Primula hayaschinei Petitm. [unknown]
Description
Primula macrocarpa (also called Large-Fruited 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 macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Primula macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa
Primula macrocarpa can be found in the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Caucasus.
Primula macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Primula macrocarpa?
Primula macrocarpa
What type of plant is Primula macrocarpa?
Primula macrocarpa is a perennial flowering plant
Where is Primula macrocarpa native to?
Primula macrocarpa is native to the Alps of 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,