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Cerastium candicans Wedd.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesCerastium candicans Wedd. 
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude4300-4500m
Descriptionstems crisped pubescent, leaves narrowly lanceolate, acute, white tomentose, 1-2cm long, 3mm wide, flowers few, loosely umbellate, sepals acute, petals 5mm, retuse
Size3-10cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typecarpet
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Southern America
     Western South America (Ecuador , Peru)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Cerastium candicans Wedd., Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 5. 1: 295 (1864)

Ecuador, Peru
83 ECU PER

4300-4500m

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