Primula xanthopa Balf.f. & R.E.Cooper
Section Souliei
Link to Flora of Bhutan description
Type specimen: Cooper 4393, 4977 resides E (specimens E00024763, E00024764, E00024765) and US (specimen US00116527) and P (specimen P04595421).
Additional Reference: R.E. Cooper, "Botanical Tours in Bhutan, with Special Reference to the Occurence of the Genus Primula." Notes RBG Edin. 18:67. 1933.
Epithet: Named for yellow farina on the underside of the leaves.
Distribution: Bhutan
This little known species is endemic to Bhutan. It resembles P. yunnanensis but its section is still uncertain. Distinguished by glabrous leaves which have a deeply incised-dentate margin, yellow farinose beneath and a distinct petiole. The scape has 1-3 purple flowers with a yellow eye. If you have an image of this species, please contact the webmaster.
