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Hoffmannseggia prostrata Lag. ex DC. trib. Caesalpinieae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesHoffmannseggia prostrata Lag. ex DC. trib. Caesalpinieae
SynonymsHoffmannseggia gracilis (Ruiz & Pav.) Hook. & Arn.
 Hoffmannseggia pilosa G.Don
Habitatsteppes
Altitude0-2700m
Descriptioncinereous-pubescent, leaves basal, bipinnate, ultimate leaflets 6 pairs, oblong, obtuse, flowers few, large, pod erect, pubescent, 1-2cm long
Size5-10cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring
Ca
Typecarpet
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Southern America
     Western South America (Peru )
     Southern South America (Chile North)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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FABACEAE

Hoffmannseggia prostrata Lag. ex DC., Prodr. [A.P.de Candolle] 2: 485 (1825)

Synonyms:
Caesalpinia prostrata (Lag. ex DC.) J.F.Macbr.

Caesalpinia pilosa Ruiz & Pav. ex G.Don
Hoffmannseggia gracilis (Ruiz & Pav.) Hook. & Arn.
Hoffmannseggia pilosa G.Don
Larrea gracilis Ruiz & Pav.

Peru, n. Chile
83 PER 85 CLN

0-2700m

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