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| Primula filipes | |
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Scientific 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] | |
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Primula filipes is a species of flowering plant within the genus Primula and family Primulaceae.[2]
Description
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Primula filipes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Primula filipes Watt". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ a b c d Phillips, Rix, Roger, Martyn (1999). Annuals and biennials. Macmillan. p. 160. ISBN 0333748891.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Primula filipes". The Alpine Garden Society. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Primula filipes G.Watt". powo.science.kew.org. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ a b "Primula filipes Watt". Bhutan Biodiversity Portal. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-29.