| Family | MALVACEAE |
| Genus species | Acaulimalva rauhii (Hochr.) Krapov. |
| Synonyms | Malvastrum rauhii Hochr. |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 3900-4800m |
| Description | leaves minute, 10-15mm long, orbiculate, crenate, long hirsute, petiole to 5cm, flowers of 1-2, pedicellate, petals 15mm long, narrow |
| Size | 5-10cm |
| Color | violet, white |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, medium moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C rosette cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Southern America
Western South America (Peru) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | MALVACEAE
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