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Acaulimalva alismatifolia (K.Schum. & Hieron.) Krapov.  
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FamilyMALVACEAE
Genus speciesAcaulimalva alismatifolia (K.Schum. & Hieron.) Krapov. 
BibliographyDarwiniana 19: 16 (1974)
Native RangePeru (Cajamarca)
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude3000-3700m
Descriptionleaves ipetiolate, cordate-elliptic or ovate, entire, shortly acuminate, glabrous, flowers solitary, pedicellate, petals obovate, obtuse, 15-20mm long
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite, purple
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
rosette cuttings in late summer
SynonymsMalvastrum alismatifolium K.Schum. & Hieron.
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
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