Primula hydrocotylifolia G.Hao, C.M.Hu & Yuan Xu, J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 23(2): 148. 2015.
Section Petiolares, Subsection Chartacea
Link to Flora of China description, not yet available.
Type specimen: Y. Xu & T. J. Liu 130012 and paratypes Y. Xu & T. J. Liu 130014, H. F. Yan Y2013123 resides at South China Botanical Garden, Guangzhou.
Epithet: Named for leaves resembling those of the Genus Hydrocotyle (Apiaceae).
Distribution: Sichuan.
A new species described from Dayi Shan, near Huashuiwanzhen, Sichuan. Similar and related to P. veitchiana but distinguished from it by being dwarfer in all parts and by usually bearing single flowers rather than 2-6 per scape. Also distinguished by acute calyx lobes. Apparently no intermediates were found with P. veitchiana, indicating a distinct species is warrented. See related P. veitchiana, P. lacerata.
