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Acaulimalva purpurea (A.W.Hill) Krapov.  
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FamilyMALVACEAE
Genus speciesAcaulimalva purpurea (A.W.Hill) Krapov. 
SynonymsMalvastrum purpureum A.W.Hill
Habitatgrassland
Altitude3600-4200m
Descriptionpetioles 2-3cm long, sparsely hirsute, leaves ovate or pentagonal, cordate, 1-2cm, glabrous, 3-5-lobate, lobes incised, segments ovate, flowers solitary
Size5-10cm
Colorrich violet
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, medium moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
rosette cuttings in late summer
Territory Southern America
     Western South America (Colombia)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

MALVACEAE

Acaulimalva purpurea (A.W.Hill.) Krapov., Darwiniana 19(1): 27 (1974)

Basionym:
Malvastrum purpureum A.W.Hill, J. Linn. Soc., Bot: 39: 219 (1909)

Colombia (Santander)
83 CLM

3600-4200m

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