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Gentianella hirculus (Griseb.) Fabris  
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FamilyGENTIANACEAE
Genus speciesGentianella hirculus (Griseb.) Fabris 
SynonymsGentiana hirculus Griseb.
Habitatscree and moraines
Altitude3600-4400m
Descriptionleaves spathulate-linear, obtuse, 10-13mm, tapered to pseudopetiole, shiny, dark green, coriaceous, flowers 1-3 in axillary cymes, corolla 18-20mm long
Size5-20cm
Colororange yellow
Bloomautumn
Ca
Typecushion
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring
Territory Southern America
     Western South America (Ecuador)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

GENTIANACEAE

Gentianella hirculus (Griseb.) Fabris, Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 8: 170 (1960)

Basionym:
Gentiana hirculus Griseb., Gen. Sp. Gent. 219 (1838)

Ecuador (Azuay)
83 ECU

3600-4400m

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