Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
matthioli
ID:
484353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) V.A.Richt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Természetrajzi Füz. 17: 134 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483685

Common Names

  • Primula matthioli
  • Matthioli Primrose
  • Matthioli Cowslip

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Synonyms

  • Primula cortusa Sander ex A.Richt. [unknown]
  • Cortusa gradissima Schur [unknown]
  • Cortusa matthioli L. [unknown]
  • Cortusa matthioli moravica Podp. [unknown]
  • Cortusa matthioli moravica (Podp.) Soják [unknown]
  • Cortusa matthioli pubens (Schott, Nyman & Kotschy) Schur [unknown]
  • Cortusa pekinensis (V.A.Richt.) Losinsk. [deprecated]
  • Cortusa pekinensis (V.A.Richt.) Losinsk. [unknown]

Description

Primula matthioli (also called Matthiola 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 matthioli 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Primula matthioli sub. altaica (Losinsk.) Kovt.
Primula matthioli sub. discolor (Vorosch. & Gorovoj) Kovt.
Primula matthioli sub. mongolica (Losinsk.) Kovt.
Primula matthioli sub. pekinensis (V.A.Richt.) Kovt.
Primula matthioli sub. sachalinensis (Losinsk.) Kovt.
Primula matthioli sub. sibirica (Andrz. ex Besser) Kovt.
Primula matthioli sub. brotheri (Pax ex R.Knuth) Kovt.
Primula matthioli sub. himalaica (Losinsk.) Kovt.
Primula matthioli sub. pubens (Schott, Nyman & Kotschy) Kovt.
Primula matthioli sub. turkestanica (Losinsk.) Kovt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula matthioli 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula matthioli 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 matthioli

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

Primula matthioli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula matthioli?

Primula matthioli

What is the family of Primula matthioli?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Primula matthioli?

Matthiol'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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2565286: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Vincenz Aladár Richter (1868-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Richt.' in the authors string.