Biology:Primula bulleyana
| Primula bulleyana | |
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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. bulleyana
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| Binomial name | |
| Primula bulleyana Forrest
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Aleuritia bulleyana (Forrest) Soják | |
Primula bulleyana is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to hillsides in China.
Description
Primula bulleyana is one of a group known as candelabra primulas,[2] so called because of the tiered arrangement of their flowers. It is a semi-evergreen perennial.[3] The sturdy, erect flowering stems appear in summer and are 50–60 centimetres (20–24 in) long, rising in groups from a rosette of leaves 12–35 centimetres (4.7–13.8 in) long and 3–10 centimetres (1.2–3.9 in) broad. The whorls of multiple orange-yellow flowers, opening from red buds, are arranged in tiers. It thrives in a bright, moist environment, such as beside a pond.
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4][5]
History
It was first introduced by George Forrest from Yunnan province, China, in 1906, and named after Arthur K Bulley, his first sponsor, who was a cotton broker from Liverpool and a keen amateur gardener. He founded the Bees Ltd. nursery and was responsible for the introduction of many hardy plants and alpines to Britain in the early 20th century.[6]
Subspecies
The plant formerly known as Primula beesiana (Bee's primrose) is now regarded as a synonym of P. bulleyana subsp. beesiana (Forrest) A.J.Richards.[7] It is similar in size and form to its parent, but has purple blooms. It is likewise a recipient of the RHS award.[8]
References
- ↑ "Primula bulleyana Forrest". Species 2000. n.d.. https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/4MCK6.
- ↑ "Kew - Primula bulleyana". http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:974315-1. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. pp. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ↑ "RHS Plant Selector - Primula bulleyana". https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=3890. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ↑ "AGM Plants - Ornamental". Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 81. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/agm-lists/agm-ornamentals.pdf. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ↑ Julia Brittain (2006). Plant Lover's Companion: Plants, People and Places. David & Charles. p. 42. ISBN 978-1-5587-0791-7.
- ↑ {{citation | mode = cs1 | title = Primula beesiana | work = Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) | url = https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?29594 | publisher = [[Organization:Agricultural Research ServAgricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | access-date = }}
- ↑ "Primula beesiana". RHS. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/13711/Primula-beesiana-(Pf)/Details.
Wikidata ☰ Q2511367 entry
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