Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
1106981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f. & Forrest

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 41 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106319

Common Names

  • Rupicola Primrose
  • Rupicola Cowslip
  • Rupicola Oxlip

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Description

Primula rupicola (also called Alpine Cowslip, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the high mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellow and bell-shaped. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Primula rupicola is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It can also be used to make herbal teas and infusions, which can help to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Primula rupicola is a bright yellow, with a five-lobed corolla and a short, broad tube. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Primula rupicola

Primula rupicola can be found in the alpine regions of the Himalayas, in the mountains of Central Asia, and in the Caucasus.

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 tro-26401679: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
George Forrest (1873-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forrest' in the authors string.