Primula heucherifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.

Primula heucherifolia
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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.
Synonyms[1]
  • Auganthus heucherifolius (Franch.) Soják
  • Primula gagnepainii Petitm.
  • Primula lanata Pax & K.Hoffm.
  • Primula oculata Duthie ex Balf.f.

Description

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Primula heucherifolia is a stoloniferous species with creeping rhizomes.[2] Stems sprout from the base of the plant and are 15–30 cm in height.[3] Plants bloom between May and June. Each stem can possess three to ten nodding flowers.[2] Flowers can range from a lilac-mauve to a deep purple in colour.[4] The leaves are sparsely hairy and possess an orbicular blade.[2] Leaves range in length from 6–15 cm and width by 3–6 cm.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Primula heucherifolia is native to South-central China,[1] where it can be found on the western side of the Sichuan province.[2] It has been recorded growing at ranges of 2000–3200 metres above sea level.[4] P. heucherifolia grows in shaded, cool and damp habitats. It is often found growing under the shelter of rocks, cliffs, trees and grasses.[4] It can also be found growing within bamboo forests.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Primula heucherifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e 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)
  3. ^ a b "Primula heucherifolia". alpinegardensociety.net. 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  4. ^ a b c Richards, John (2014). Primula. Batsford. pp. 134, 142. ISBN 9781849942416.