Primula algida

Primula algida
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Primulaceae
Genus:	Primula
Species:	P. algida
Binomial name
	Primula algida; Adams

Primula algida is a species of flowering plant within the family Primulaceae.^[1] This species was first described by Michael Friedrich Adams.^[2]

Description

Primula algida is a perennial species. Leaves are elliptic and grow from 1 – 6 cm long. The plant can grow from 3 – 20 cm tall when in flower due to its stem.^[3] Each stem holds 4 or more flowers, which can range in colour from mauve to violet.^[4] The roots of this species are thin and white.^[5]

Distribution

The native range of P. algida includes: Caucasus, Northern Iran, Northern Altai Republic, Mongolia, Pamir-Alay and Afghanistan.^[3]

Habitat

Primula algida grows on moist ground among grasses in alpine areas and wet meadows.^[6]

It also inhabits south facing rock ledges, cliffs and slopes.^[6]

This species is found at elevations between 2000-7000m.^[4]

Gallery

P. algida growing in a meadow.
P. algida growing on a rocky mountain.
P. algida growing in a grassland.

References

^ Hassler M. (2019). World Plants: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World (version Nov 2018). In: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalog of Life, 2019 Annual Checklist (Roskov Y., Ower G., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Bailly N., Kirk PM, Bourgoin T., DeWalt RE, Decock W., Nieukerken E van, Zarucchi J., Penev L., eds.). Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2019. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.
^ Adams (1805), In: Weber & Mohr, Beitr. 1: 46
^ ^a ^b "Primula algida". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Home". encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
^ "Flora of Pakistan Primula algida". efloras.org. 2022-03-19.
^ ^a ^b Citizen science observations for Primula algida at iNaturalist

[1] Hassler M. (2019). World Plants: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World (version Nov 2018). In: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalog of Life, 2019 Annual Checklist (Roskov Y., Ower G., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Bailly N., Kirk PM, Bourgoin T., DeWalt RE, Decock W., Nieukerken E van, Zarucchi J., Penev L., eds.). Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2019. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.

[2] Adams (1805), In: Weber & Mohr, Beitr. 1: 46

[:0-3] "Primula algida". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 March 2022.

[:1-4] "Home". encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net. Retrieved 2022-03-16.

[5] "Flora of Pakistan Primula algida". efloras.org. 2022-03-19.

[:2-6] Citizen science observations for Primula algida at iNaturalist

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