Primula malacoides
Fairy Primrose
Also known as: Auganthus malacoides (Franch.) Soják +3 more
- Auganthus malacoides (Franch.) Soják
- Primula forbesii subsp. delicata (Petitm.) W.W.Sm. & Forrest
- Primula malacoides subsp. pseudomalacoides (L.B.Steward) W.W.Sm. & Forrest
- Primula pseudomalacoides Steward
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Primulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Primula malacoides (commonly known as Fairy Primrose) is an annual belonging to the Primulaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Myanmar, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Mexico Southwest