Primula japonica
Japanese Cowslip, Japanese Primrose
Also known as: Aleuritia japonica (A.Gray) Soják
- Aleuritia japonica (A.Gray) Soják
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Primulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Primula japonica (commonly known as Japanese Cowslip or Japanese Primrose) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Primulaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Primula, which contains over 550 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia, Russian Far East
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan, Kuril Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Ireland, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont