| Family | ROSACEAE |
| Genus species | Acaena argentea Ruiz & Pav. |
| Synonyms | Ancistrum argenteum (Ruiz & Pav.) Poir. |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 700-4500m |
| Description | leaves numerous, 4-6cm long, leaflets 4-6 pairs, coriaceous, ovate-oblong or lanceolate, serrate, abaxially silvery hirsute, adaxially deep green, inflorescence spherical |
| Size | 1-5cm |
| Color | |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | subshrub, carpet |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, medium moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in winter, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Southern America
Western South America (Ecuador , Peru ) Southern South America (Argentina South , Chile Central) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ROSACEAE
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