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Plagiobothrys humilis (Ruiz & Pav.) I.M.Johnst.  
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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesPlagiobothrys humilis (Ruiz & Pav.) I.M.Johnst. 
SynonymsMyosotis humilis Ruiz & Pav.
 Eritrichium walpersii Wedd.
 Plagiobothrys muricatus (Ruiz & Pav.) I.M.Johnst.
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Altitude2700-4200m
Descriptionleaves 10-15mm, opposite, hirsute, linear, obtuse, flowers shortly pedicellate in leafy raceme, 1-5cm long, calyx lobes linear, limb 2-3mm across
Size3-5cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Southern America
     Western South America (Bolivia , Peru)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys humilis (Ruiz & Pav.) I.M.Johnst., Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 75 (1923)

Basionym:
Myosotis humilis Ruiz & Pav., [Ruiz & Pavon] Fl. Peruv. 2: 5 (1799)

Synonyms:
Allocarya humilis (Ruiz & Pav.) Greene

Allocarya muricata (Ruiz & Pav.) Reiche
Eritrichium muricatum (Ruiz & Pav.) A.DC.
Eritrichium walpersii Wedd.
Lithospermum muricatum Ruiz & Pav.
Plagiobothrys muricatus (Ruiz. & Pav.) I.M.Johnst.

w. Bolivia, Peru
83 BOL PER

2700-4200m

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