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 habitatedit
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]
primula, wulfeniana, also, known, wulfen, primrose, species, flowering, plant, within, genus, primula, family, primulaceae, scientific, classification, kingdom, plantae, clade, tracheophytes, clade, angiosperms, clade, eudicots, clade, asterids, order, ericale. Primula wulfeniana also known as Wulfen s primrose is a species of flowering plant within the genus Primula and family Primulaceae 1 Primula wulfeniana Scientific classification Kingdom Plantae Clade Tracheophytes Clade Angiosperms Clade Eudicots Clade Asterids Order Ericales Family Primulaceae Genus Primula Species P wulfeniana Binomial name Primula wulfenianaSchott Synonyms List Auricula ursi wulfeniana Schott Contents 1 Description 2 Distribution and habitat 3 Subspecies 4 ReferencesDescription editPrimula 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 editPrimula 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 editThe following subspecies are recognised 1 Primula wulfeniana subsp baumgarteniana Degen amp Moesz Ludi Primula wulfeniana subsp wulfenianaReferences edit a b c d e Primula wulfeniana Schott Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Plants of the World Online 2023 06 23 Retrieved 2023 06 23 a b c d Richards John 2014 Primula Batsford ISBN 9781849942416 a b c d e f g Primula wulfeniana Alpine Garden Society 2023 06 23 Retrieved 2023 06 23 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Primula wulfeniana amp oldid 1161686448, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
