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Primula epilithica F.W.Chen & C.M.Hu sect. Malacoides 
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FamilyPRIMULACEAE
Genus speciesPrimula epilithica F.W.Chen & C.M.Hu sect. Malacoides
BibliographyActa Bot. Austro Sin. 6: 3 (1990)
Native Rangesc. China (Yunnan)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2300-2500m
Descriptiondensely rusty hirsute, leaves petiolate, ovate to elliptic, 8-25mm, cordate, lobate, dentate, umbel solitary, 2-6-flowered, flowers 8-15mm across
Size1-3cm
Colorpink
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C
division in spring just as young growth commences
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHC China South-Central)
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