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FamilySOLANACEAE
Genus speciesNierembergia repens Ruiz & Pav. 
SynonymsNicotiana minima Molina
 Nierembergia stuebelii Hieron. ex Francey
 Petunia minima (Molina) Reiche
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2500-4000m
Descriptionstems procumbent, rooting, leaves entire, spathulate, obtuse, green, flowers sessile, broadly campanulate, to 5cm across, with yellow centre
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typecarpet
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or as soon as possible
division in spring just as young growth commences
Territory Southern America
     Western South America (Colombia , Ecuador , Peru )
     Southern South America (Chile Central)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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SOLANACEAE

Nierembergia repens Ruiz & Pav., Fl. Peruv.[Ruiz & Pavon] 2: 13 (1799)

Synonyms:
Nicotiana minima Molina
Nierembergia minima (Molina) I.M.Johnst.
Nierembergia spathulata pilosella Dunal
Nierembergia stuebelii Hieron. ex Francey
Petunia minima (Molina) Reiche

w. South America, c. Chile
83 CLM ECU PER 85 CLC

2500-4000m

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