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Primula · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Prvosenka, scientifically known as Primula, is a versatile genus of flowering plants cherished for both ornamental beauty and therapeutic potential. Renowned for their vibrant blooms, these perennials contain bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to soothe skin irritations, alleviate respiratory issues, and support overall wellness through natural healing properties.

Family
Primulaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root · Flower
Common names
Primrose · Shootingstar · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Cankrienia · Carolinella · 14 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Primula

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Prímula
  • Primavera de jardín
  • Primavera de jardin
  • Primavera
  • Prímulas o Primaveras
  • Primavera

German:

  • Primeln
  • Primel
  • prvosenka
  • Schlüsselblume
  • Primeln

French:

  • primevère
  • Primevère
  • primevères
  • Primevères
  • Primevère

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 is defined by the genus Primula.

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 wide geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also inhabits the rugged terrains of the Faroe Islands, known as Føroyar. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Iceland. These specific locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various northern climates.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Primula has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, flower.

Plant parts reported in Primula
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
  2. Pulmonary pharmacology & therapeutics

Flower

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Chemicals

Primula has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Primulasaponin I, Primulasaponin II.

Chemicals reported in Primula
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Primulasaponin I 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Primulasaponin II 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Primulasaponin I

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Primulasaponin II

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Conditions

Primula has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Allergic contact dermatitis.

Conditions investigated for Primula
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Allergic contact dermatitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Allergic contact dermatitis

  1. Allergologia et immunopathologia