Biology:Primula wulfeniana
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Primula |
| Species: | P. wulfeniana
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Primula wulfeniana, also known as Wulfen's primrose, is a species of flowering plant within the genus Primula and family Primulaceae.[1]
Description
Primula wulfeniana is a herbaceous perennial plant.[1] The species is diploid, possessing a chromosome count of (2n = 66).[2] The leaves of Primula wulfeniana are obovate to elliptic in shape, sharply acute at the tips, and possess a leathery texture with cartilaginous characteristics.[3] They exhibit entire margins and have a dark green coloration on the upper surface, while appearing paler underneath.[3] The average leaf size ranges from 1 to 4 cm in length and 5 to 12 mm in width.[2] Apart from marginal glands, the leaves are devoid of hairs.[2] The flowers of this plant display a reddish-lilac hue and feature a distinct white eye.[3] They are funnel-shaped to flat and have a diameter of approximately 2 to 3 cm.[3] Often, these flowers are nearly stemless.[3] The calyx of the flower is egg-shaped and possesses blunt sepal-lobes. The petal lobes are strap-shaped and narrowly notched.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Primula wulfeniana is native to Europe, where it can be found within the countries of Austria, Italy, Romania and Slovenia.[1][3] P. wulfeniana primarily grows within the subalpine and subarctic zone encompassing the Southeast Alps mountain range.[1] The species habitat consists of rocky mountain slopes and limestone meadows where has been recorded growing at elevations of 1800 to 2100 meters above sea level.[3]
Subspecies
The following subspecies are recognised:[1]
- Primula wulfeniana subsp. baumgarteniana (Degen & Moesz) Lüdi
- Primula wulfeniana subsp. wulfeniana
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Primula wulfeniana Schott". 2023-06-23. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:702805-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Richards, John (2014). Primula. Batsford. ISBN 9781849942416.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Primula wulfeniana". 2023-06-23. http://encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net/plants/Primula/wulfeniana.
Wikidata ☰ Q2594861 entry
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