Primula malacoides | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Primulaceae |
Genus: | Primula |
Species: | P. malacoides
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Binomial name | |
Primula malacoides | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Primula malacoides, called the fairy primrose or baby primrose, is a perennial species of Primula native to the Himalayas, Assam in India, Myanmar, and south-central and south east China. [2] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [3]
This plant usually has purple flowers, although some may have red, white or bright-pink flowers. [4]
Their hairy leaves measure at 4–8cm and are a pale-green colour. They usually grow to 30cm across and 20–40cm tall. [4]
This species was considered a weed as it would grow on the rice fields of Chinese farmers. This plant was cultivated from a seed by George Forrest in 1908. This species started to gain popularity among commercial growers in England. Within a decade, a new strain which was colourful and fragrant was sold commercially in greenhouses in the USA and throughout Europe. [5]
This plant can be propagated by seed or by division in late summer. [4] [6]
This species is a popular ornamental place and can be used as a houseplant or as a greenhouse plant. [4]
It should be grown in fertile, well-drained soil with regular waterings. [4] [6]
This plant is prone to infestation by aphids. Signs of infestation may include: honeydew secretion, galls, and distortion of leaves. [4]
The leaves may cause irritation. It is advised to wear gloves when handling this plant. [4]
This species may also have allergenic properties with symptoms including rashes and headaches. [6] [5]
Primula malacoides | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Primulaceae |
Genus: | Primula |
Species: | P. malacoides
|
Binomial name | |
Primula malacoides | |
Synonyms [2] | |
|
Primula malacoides, called the fairy primrose or baby primrose, is a perennial species of Primula native to the Himalayas, Assam in India, Myanmar, and south-central and south east China. [2] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [3]
This plant usually has purple flowers, although some may have red, white or bright-pink flowers. [4]
Their hairy leaves measure at 4–8cm and are a pale-green colour. They usually grow to 30cm across and 20–40cm tall. [4]
This species was considered a weed as it would grow on the rice fields of Chinese farmers. This plant was cultivated from a seed by George Forrest in 1908. This species started to gain popularity among commercial growers in England. Within a decade, a new strain which was colourful and fragrant was sold commercially in greenhouses in the USA and throughout Europe. [5]
This plant can be propagated by seed or by division in late summer. [4] [6]
This species is a popular ornamental place and can be used as a houseplant or as a greenhouse plant. [4]
It should be grown in fertile, well-drained soil with regular waterings. [4] [6]
This plant is prone to infestation by aphids. Signs of infestation may include: honeydew secretion, galls, and distortion of leaves. [4]
The leaves may cause irritation. It is advised to wear gloves when handling this plant. [4]
This species may also have allergenic properties with symptoms including rashes and headaches. [6] [5]