I consider this has been correctly identified but apply a slightly
different name drawing attention to the unpublished research of Professor
Arve Elvebakk, University of Tromso, Norway (Curator of Tromso
Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden). The PRIMULA MACROPHYLLA (sensu lato -
meaning in the broad sense) COMPLEX has troubled botanists and specialist
growers for more than a century.
Elvebakk has recognised a separate taxon/species *Primula meeboldii*
(honouring the German botanist who first collected pressed specimens of
this on high passes in Ladakh in the 19th Century). It has pinkish flowers
and occurs in Ladakh and some other regions. Hopefully the full details
will be published in the not-too-distant future.
Anyhow, I am in support of the separation of P.meeboldii at species level,
along with P.macrophylla sensu stricto (in the strict sense) and Primula
moorcroftiana as separate species.
*The imageS taken fit with what I currently consider to be typical Primula
moorcroftiana* (syn. Primula macrophylla var. moorcroftiana). I have
observed both P.macrophylla and P.moorcroftiana on the Rohtang.
P.moorcrotiana is mostly found from 4000-4500m (I have not been higher but
it may well grow at higher
altitudes) whereas P.macrophylla is mostly found between 3000-3600m.
*Please note that I have observed and photographed Primulas of this complex
in the Kashmir Valley which do not fit either P.moorcroftiana,
P.macrophylla or P.meeboldii - thus at least one more taxon is involved.*
On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 7:45:13 AM UTC+1, Nidhan Singh wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
> This high altitude herb was recorded from near Hemkunt Sahib, Uttrakhand..
> Was identified as *Primula macrophylla*..please validate/correct
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Dr. Nidhan Singh
> Assistant Professor
> Department of Botany
> I.B. (PG) College
> Panipat-132103 Haryana
> Ph.: 09416371227
>
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