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. ^ 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)
  4. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b "Primula filipes Watt". Bhutan Biodiversity Portal. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2022-05-29.