Primula scandinavica

Last updated

Primula scandinavica
Primula-scandinavica-01059-X.jpg
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Primula
Species:
P. scandinavica
Binomial name
Primula scandinavica
Bruun
Primula scandinavica distribution.svg
The range of Primula scandinavica
Synonyms [2]
  • Aleuritia scandinavica(Bruun) Soják

Primula scandinavica is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.

Contents

Description

Primula scandinavica is a perennial plant, which possesses a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are around 2–4 cm long, narrow at the base, yet broad and rounded at the tip. [3] Flowers are based on the top of stalks ranging from 4–10 cm tall. [3] Petals are pink in colour, with the eye of the flower being yellow.

Distribution

The native range of P. scandinavica is confined to Scandinavia where it endemic to both Norway and Sweden. [2]

Habitat

Primula scandinavica grows on calcareous rocks. It can be found in coastal habitats such as rocky outcrops, stony shores and cliffs. [3]

It also grows in mountainous and alpine habitats, however populations decline where grazing livestock isn't present. [4]

Related Research Articles

<i>Gentiana acaulis</i> Species of plant

Gentiana acaulis, the stemless gentian, or trumpet gentian, is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae, native to central and southern Europe, from Spain east to the Balkans, growing especially in mountainous regions, such as the Alps and Pyrenees, at heights of 800–3,000 m (2,625–9,843 ft).

<i>Primula</i> Genus of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae

Primula is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. They include the primrose, a familiar wildflower of banks and verges. Other common species are P. auricula (auricula), P. veris (cowslip), and P. elatior (oxlip). These species and many others are valued for their ornamental flowers. They have been extensively cultivated and hybridised. Primula are native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, south into tropical mountains in Ethiopia, Indonesia, and New Guinea, and in temperate southern South America. Almost half of the known species are from the Himalayas.

<i>Primula vulgaris</i> Species of flowering plant

Primula vulgaris, the common primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and parts of southwest Asia. The common name is primrose, or occasionally common primrose or English primrose to distinguish it from other Primula species also called primroses. None of these are closely related to the evening primroses.

<i>Primula scotica</i> Species of flowering plant

Primula scotica, commonly known as Scottish primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family, Primulaceae, the primroses and their relatives. It was first described by James Smith, and is endemic to the north coast of Scotland.

Justicia flaviflora is a species of herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae. It was previously classified as Beloperone flaviflora. The species is endemic to the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean republic of Trinidad and Tobago where it is only known from near the peaks of mountains in the Northern Range. It is an erect herb with leaves up to 27 cm (11 in) long. It is suffering from habitat degradation and has become increasingly rare, being now rated as "critically endangered".

<i>Iris marsica</i> Species of plant

Iris marsica is a plant species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus Iris. It is a rhizomatous perennial, from the Apennine Mountains, in Italy. It has glaucous, sickle-shaped or curved, light green leaves, slender stem with 2 branches, and 3 violet, light blue violet, dark violet, and dark purple flowers. It was only found and described since 1973, and is not yet in general cultivation. It was once thought to be a form of Iris germanica, but has different morphological characteristics and different chromosomal differences.

<i>Primula carniolica</i> Species of flowering plant

Primula carniolica is a flowering plant in the primrose family known by the common name Carniolan primrose. It is endemic to Slovenia.

Iris cedreti is a species of flowering plant in the genus Iris; it is also in the subgenus of Iris. It is a rhizomatous perennial endemic to Lebanon. It has long narrow leaves, short stem, and flowers with a white background which is covered with very small dots or veins of dark maroon, purple, purplish-maroon, or almost black. It has a dark maroon signal patch with a brownish or purplish beard. It is rarely cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions, as it needs very dry conditions during the summer. It is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.

<i>Androsace vitaliana</i> Species of flowering plant

Androsace vitaliana is a species of plant in the primrose family, Primulaceae. It was previously known by the synonym Vitaliana primuliflora. Native to the high mountains of Europe, it is cultivated as an alpine garden plant, being considered easy to grow in well drained soil in a sunny position.

<i>Protea effusa</i> Species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae

Protea effusa, sometimes known as the scarlet sugarbush, is a flowering plant which belongs to the genus Protea. The plant is endemic to the Western Cape province of South Africa. In the Afrikaans language the vernacular name blosrooisuikerbos has been recorded for this plant.

<i>Primula stricta</i> Species of flowering plant

Primula stricta, also known as the strict primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.

Primula zhui is a species of flowering plant within the family Primulaceae. The species was named in honour of Professor Zhu Hua of the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden. As of 2017 there were fewer than 50 individuals of the species recorded to exist, which lead to the IUCN to consider classifying it as a critically endangered species.

<i>Primula daonensis</i> Species of flowering plant

Primula daonensis is a species of Primula within the family Primulaceae.

Primula heucherifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.

Primula boveana, also known as the Sinai primrose, is a species of flowering plant within the family Primulaceae. The species was named in honour of botanist and plant collector Nicolas Bové.

Primula filipes is a species of flowering plant within the genus Primula and family Primulaceae.

<i>Primula borealis</i> Species of flowering plant

Primula borealis, also known as the Northern primrose or slender primrose, is a species of flowering plant within the genus Primula and family Primulaceae. The species is a halophyte, inhabiting coastal saline habitats within subalpine and subarctic regions.

<i>Primula clarkei</i> Species of flowering plant

Primula clarkei is a species of flowering plant within the genus Primula and family Primulaceae. The species is endemic to the Western Himalayas, where it can be found in Poshiana of the Pir Panjal mountain range.

<i>Primula wulfeniana</i> Species of flowering plant

Primula wulfeniana, also known as Wulfen's primrose, is a species of flowering plant within the genus Primula and family Primulaceae.

<i>Primula wollastonii</i> Species of flowering plant.

Primula wollastonii, also known as Wollaston's primrose, is a species of flowering plant within the genus Primula and family Primulaceae. The species was first discovered and collected by A. F. Wollaston during an exhibition to Mount Everest in 1921. The plant would later be scientifically described by Scottish botanist Isaac Bayley Balfour, who named the species P.Wollastonii after a request from Wollaston who had first discovered it.

References

  1. Ericsson, S.; Bilz, M. (2011). "Primula scandinavica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . IUCN. 2011: e.T162034A5537464. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T162034A5537464.en .
  2. 1 2 "Primula scandinavica". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 "Primula scandinavica". Alpine Garden Society.
  4. Wehn, Sølvi; Johansen, Line (2015-10-02). "The distribution of the endemic plant Primula scandinavica, at local and national scales, in changing mountainous environments". Biodiversity. 16 (4): 278–288. doi: 10.1080/14888386.2015.1116408 . hdl: 11250/2467594 . ISSN   1488-8386. S2CID   55618097.