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Arenaria nitida (Bartl.) Rohrb.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesArenaria nitida (Bartl.) Rohrb. 
SynonymsCherleria nitida Bartl.
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Altitude2500-5000m
Descriptionleaves ovate, mucronate, at base connate, flat, coriaceous, glabrous, lustrous, 4-7mm, flowers subterminal, calyx glabrous, coriaceous, crateriform, petals oblong
Size3-5cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typecarpet
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
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 (Peru)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Arenaria nitida (Bartl.) Rohrb., Linnaea 37(2): 249 (1872)

Basionym:
Cherleria nitida Bartl., Reliq. Haenk. [C.Presl] 2: 12 (1830)

Peru
83 PER

2500-5000m

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