Primula heucherifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.
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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
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| Binomial name | |
| Primula heucherifolia Franch.
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Description
editPrimula 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
editPrimula 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
edit- ^ a b "Primula heucherifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ 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) - ^ a b "Primula heucherifolia". alpinegardensociety.net. 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ a b c Richards, John (2014). Primula. Batsford. pp. 134, 142. ISBN 9781849942416.