Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
wattii
ID:
483867

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex G.Watt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 10 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483199

Common Names

  • Wattii Plant
  • Wattii Daisy
  • Wattii Flower

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Description

Primula wattii (also called Watt's Primrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Primulaceae family. It has a rosette of basal leaves, and its flowers are borne in a dense cluster of yellow or white. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Primula wattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Primula wattii has bright yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Primula wattii is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Primula wattii

Primula wattii is native to India.

Primula wattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Primula wattii?

Primula wattii

What is the family of Primula wattii?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Primula wattii?

Watt'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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:702789-1: Based on the initial data import