Primula wulfeniana, also known as Wulfen's primrose, is a species of flowering plant within the genus Primula and family Primulaceae.[1]
Primula wulfeniana is a herbaceous perennial plant. 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. The average leaf size ranges from 1cmto4cmcm (00inchesto02inchescm) in length and 5mm12mm in width. Apart from marginal glands, the leaves are devoid of hairs. The flowers of this plant display a reddish-lilac hue and feature a distinct white eye. They are funnel-shaped to flat and have a diameter of approximately 2cmto3cmcm (01inchesto01inchescm). Often, these flowers are nearly stemless. The calyx of the flower is egg-shaped and possesses blunt sepal-lobes. The petal lobes are strap-shaped and narrowly notched.
Primula wulfeniana is native to Europe, where it can be found within the countries of Austria, Italy, Romania and Slovenia. P. wulfeniana primarily grows within the subalpine and subarctic zone encompassing the Southeast Alps mountain range. The species habitat consists of rocky mountain slopes and limestone meadows where has been recorded growing at elevations of 1800mto2100mm (5,900feetto6,900feetm) above sea level.
The following subspecies are recognised: