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Valeriana paulae (Graebn.) Christenh. & Byng  
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FamilyCAPRIFOLIACEAE
Genus speciesValeriana paulae (Graebn.) Christenh. & Byng 
BibliographyGlobal Fl. 4: 149 (2018)
Native RangePeru to n. Chile
Primary BiomeMontane Tropical
Habitatscree and moraines
Altitude4700-5200m
Descriptionsubterranean shoots, leaves obovate to spathulate, 7-15mm, petiole 15-30mm, flowers 5mm long, 5-fid, in compact, subsessile head, surrounded by large bracts
Size5-10cm
Colorpale pinkish red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division in early spring; basal cuttings in late spring
SynonymsStangea paulae Graebn.
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
     85 Southern South America (CLN Chile North)
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