Cowslip
Primula veris subsp. veris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cowslip, scientifically known as Primula veris subsp. veris, is a charming perennial wildflower distinguished by its bright yellow, bell-shaped blossoms. Traditionally valued in herbal medicine, this plant is renowned for its soothing properties, particularly in supporting respiratory health and calming the nervous system through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Cowslip · Cowslip
- Scientific synonyms
- Primula Officinalis · Primula Veris Subsp. Officinalis · 21 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Cowslip
- cowslip
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Primula veris subsp. verisSynonyms
- Primula officinalis
- Primula veris subsp. officinalis
- Primula officinalis subf. tenuissima
- Primula veris subsp. velenovskyi
- Primula officinalis var. longistyla
- Primula officinalis f. apiculata
- Primula officinalis f. attenuata
- Primula officinalis subf. cordata
- Primula officinalis subf. elliptica
- Primula officinalis subf. firma
- Primula officinalis f. intermedia
- Primula officinalis f. longicalyx
- Primula officinalis subf. maxima
- Primula officinalis subf. media
- Primula officinalis subf. varia
- Primula veris var. officinalis
- Primula brandisii
- Primula lasiopetala
- Primula coronaria
- Primula pistillaris
- Primula pannonica
- Primula inflata
- Primula velenovskyi
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Gewöhnliche Wiesen-Schlüsselblume
- Gewoehnliche Fruehlings-Schluesselblume
- Gewöhnliche Frühlings-Schlüsselblume
French:
- primevère officinale
- Primevere du printemps
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Primulaceae and the genus Primula. Specifically, this taxon is identified as the subspecies Primula veris subsp. veris.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally within the country of Denmark. Its presence extends further north to include the territories of Norway and Finland. Additionally, the species is distributed across the British Isles, specifically in Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations define the primary geographical range for this particular subspecies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Primula veris subsp. veris has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Terpenes, Tocopherols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Terpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tocopherols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Terpenes
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Tocopherols
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
Primula veris subsp. veris has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts of blossoms.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts of blossoms | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts of blossoms
- Arzneimittel-Forschung