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Species of flowering plant

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
    • 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.

Description

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

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.

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. It will also grow in marshes near to canals and rice fields. It is also been found growing in alpine habitat such as in rocky cliffs and mountain slopes. The species is also sometimes cultivated inside of temple and village gardens within its natural range. Plants can be found at elevations ranging from 2000–2700 metres above sea level.

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. ^ Phillips, Rix, Roger, Martyn (1999). Annuals and biennials. Macmillan. p. 160. ISBN 0333748891.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "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. ^ "Primula filipes Watt". Bhutan Biodiversity Portal. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
Taxon identifiers
Primula filipes
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