Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
1106148

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex G.Watt

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 13 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105486

Common Names

  • Tenell Primrose
  • Tenell Cowslip
  • Tenell's Primrose

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Description

Primula tenella (also called Delicate Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal umbel of white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, alpine pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Primula tenella is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Primula tenella has a yellow flower with a dark center. Seed: The seed is small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula tenella is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be grown from seed, but it may take several years before the plants flower.

Where to Find Primula tenella

Primula tenella can be found in moist woods and meadows in the southeastern United States.

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-26400462: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
George Watt (1851-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Watt' in the authors string.