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Valeriana macrorhiza Poepp. ex DC.  
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FamilyCAPRIFOLIACEAE
Genus speciesValeriana macrorhiza Poepp. ex DC. 
SynonymsValeriana gilliesii (Hook. & Arn.) Briq.
Habitatgrassland
Altitude1500-2700m
Descriptionthick, carnose taproot, leaves spathulate, 5-15cm long, subcarnose, shiny, flowers in few heads, producing interrupted inflorescence
Size5-20cm
Colorcreamy
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
basal cuttings in late spring and late summer
Territory Southern America
     Southern South America (Argentina South , Argentina Northwest , Chile Central , Chile South)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Valeriana macrorhiza Poepp. ex DC., Prodr. [A.P.de Candolle] 4: 635 (1830)

Synonyms:
Phyllactis macrorhiza (Poepp. ex DC.) Wedd.

Betckea gilliesii Hook. & Arn.
Phyllactis gilliesii (Hook. & Arn.) Wedd.
Phyllactis macrorhiza pumila Speg.
Phyllactis magellanica azorelloides Speg.
Valeriana gilliesii (Hook. & Arn.) Briq.

Argentina, Chile
85 AGS AGW CLC CLS

1500-2700m

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