Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
maximowiczii
ID:
1106836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 3(1): 139 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106174

Common Names

  • Maximowicz's Primrose
  • Maximowicz's Primula
  • Maximowicz's Cowslip

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Description

Primula maximowiczii (also called Maximowicz's Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and China. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem that can grow up to 25 cm tall. It is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Primula maximowiczii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat coughs, colds, and sore throats.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Primula maximowiczii var. flaviflorida D.Z.Lu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primula maximowiczii is small and white, with a delicate, feathery texture. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, delicate, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula maximowiczii is a hardy perennial that prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Primula maximowiczii

Primula maximowiczii is native to the mountains of western China and the Himalayas.

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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