| Family | VIVIANIACEAE |
| Genus species | Balbisia gracilis (Meyen) Hunz. & Ariza |
| Synonyms | Wendtia gracilis Meyen |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 0-1500m |
| Description | leaves in outline ovate, deeply tripartite, lateral segments linear-lanceolate, inflorescence terminal, paniculate, flowers 1cm across, stellate |
| Size | 20-70cm |
| Color | yellowish |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | shrub |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1 month, 13-16°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Southern America
Southern South America (Argentina South , Chile Central , Chile South) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | VIVIANIACEAE
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