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Leucheria eriocephala Speg. trib. Mutisieae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesLeucheria eriocephala Speg. trib. Mutisieae
BibliographyNova Add. Fl. Patag. 2: 21 (1902)
Native Ranges. Argentina to sc. & s. Chile
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-2000m
Descriptionglandular-pubescent, leaves linear-oblanceolate to spathulate, 4-9cm long, inclusive long, winged petiole, segments 7-21, obtuse, capitula solitary, ligules 3-6mm long
Size10-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsLeucheria papillosa Cabrera
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGS Argentina South, CLC Chile Central, CLS Chile South)
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