Primula filipes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Primula
Species:
P. filipes
Binomial name
Primula filipes
G.Watt
Synonyms[1]
    • Androsace cordifolia Wall.
    • Auganthus forbesii (Franch.) Soják
    • Primula androsacea Pax
    • Primula barbeyana Petitm.
    • Primula forbesii Franch.
    • Primula multicaulis Petitm.
    • Primula wallichiana Kuntze
    • Primula willmottiae Petitm.

Primula filipes is a species of flowering plant within the genus Primula and family Primulaceae.[2]

Description

Primula filipes is an annual species. Plants possess a basal rosette of leaves, which range in length from 2 – 5cm long.[3] Leaves are green, long, toothed and spoon shaped. Leaf blades can be orbicular to ovate or cordate.[4] Stems can range from 10 – 30cm tall and can host up to eight flowers.[3] Flowers are bell shaped and pale pink in colour.[4]

Distribution

Primula filipes is native to the continent of Asia, where it can be found in: South-Central China (South-West Sichuan, North-East and Central Yunnan), the Eastern Himalayas, Myanmar, Nepal and Assam.[5]

Habitat

Primula filipes is an adaptable species that can grow in a variety of habitats. P. filipes can be found in temperate deciduous woodlands where it grows in shade.[6] It will also grow in marshes near to canals and rice fields.[3] It is also been found growing in alpine habitat such as in rocky cliffs and mountain slopes.[6] The species is also sometimes cultivated inside of temple and village gardens within its natural range.[3] Plants can be found at elevations ranging from 2000–2700 metres above sea level.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Primula filipes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "Primula filipes Watt". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Phillips, Rix, Roger, Martyn (1999). Annuals and biennials. Macmillan. p. 160. ISBN 0333748891.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. 1 2 3 "Primula filipes". The Alpine Garden Society. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  5. ↑ "Primula filipes G.Watt". powo.science.kew.org. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  6. 1 2 "Primula filipes Watt". Bhutan Biodiversity Portal. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
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