Primula allionii

Primula allionii is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to southern France and northern Italy where it is found on cliffs at an altitude of 700–1,900 metres (2,300–6,200 ft).[1] It is a small, spreading, evergreen perennial growing to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) tall by 20 centimetres (7.9 in) wide, with leathery, hairy leaves and pink flowers in late winter and early spring.[2]

Primula allionii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Primula
Species:
P. allionii
Binomial name
Primula allionii
Hausm.

The specific epithet allionii honours the Italian botanist Carlo Allioni.[3]

It requires well-drained alkaline soil and dry conditions, and is usually cultivated in an alpine house.[4]

References
  1. "Allionii at alpine level". Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  2. RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
  3. Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
  4. "RHS Plant Selector - Primula allionii". Retrieved 28 January 2019.
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