| Primula heucherifolia | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Primula |
| Species: | P. heucherifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Primula heucherifolia Franch. | |
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Primula heucherifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.
Description
Primula heucherifolia is a stoloniferous species with creeping rhizomes. Stems sprout from the base of the plant and are 15–30 cm in height. Plants bloom between May and June. Each stem can possess three to ten nodding flowers. Flowers can range from a lilac-mauve to a deep purple in colour. The leaves are sparsely hairy and possess an orbicular blade. Leaves range in length from 6–15 cm and width by 3–6 cm.
Distribution and habitat
Primula heucherifolia is native to South-central China, where it can be found on the western side of the Sichuan province. It has been recorded growing at ranges of 2000–3200 metres above sea level. P. heucherifolia grows in shaded, cool and damp habitats. It is often found growing under the shelter of rocks, cliffs, trees and grasses. It can also be found growing within bamboo forests.
References
- ^ "Primula heucherifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Phillips, Rix, Roger, Martyn (1991). Perennials volume 1 early perennials. Pan Books. p. 148. ISBN 0330327747.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Primula heucherifolia". alpinegardensociety.net. 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Richards, John (2014). Primula. Batsford. pp. 134, 142. ISBN 9781849942416.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Primula heucherifolia | |