Primula vulgaris
Primula vulgaris, commonly known as the primrose, is a charming perennial herb native to Europe. Characterized by its delicate yellow flowers and rosette of crinkled leaves, this woodland plant signals spring's arrival. Historically used in traditional medicine, it possesses mild sedative and expectorant properties, valued for soothing respiratory ailments.
- Scientific name: Primula vulgaris
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Primula vulgaris, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Primula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Primula | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to several regions across Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally within the landscapes of Denmark and Norway. Its distribution also extends to the islands of the Faroe Islands, known as Føroyar. Furthermore, the species is commonly documented throughout Great Britain. Finally, the plant is widely distributed across the green terrain of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Primula vulgaris has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Rutin, gallic acid, p-coumaric acid, protocatechuic acid, saponine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Primula vulgaris has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Primula vulgaris has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, common cold, dyspnea, oxidative damage, upper respiratory tract infections.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cough | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyspnea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| upper respiratory tract infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |