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Arcytophyllum capitatum (Benth.) K.Schum.  
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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesArcytophyllum capitatum (Benth.) K.Schum. 
SynonymsRachicallis capitata Benth.
 Arcytophyllum latifolium Standl.
 Hedyotis hartwegiana Wedd.
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2500-4500m
Descriptionleaves oblong, acute, carnose, margins revolute, stipules ovate, long ciliate-lobate, flowers in terminal sessile heads, corolla infundibuliform
Size20-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Southern America
     Western South America (Colombia , Ecuador)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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RUBIACEAE

Arcytophyllum capitatum (Benth.) K.Schum., Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] 4(4): 28 (1891)

Basionym:
Rachicallis capitata Benth., Pl. Hartw. [Bentham] 195 (1845)

Synonyms:
Ereicoctis capitata (Benth.) Kuntze
Hedyotis capitata (Benth.) Walp.

Arcytophyllum latifolium Standl.
Hedyotis hartwegiana Wedd.

Columbia, Ecuador
83 CLM ECU

2500-4500m

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