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Tropaeolum incisum (Speg.) Sparre  
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FamilyTROPAEOLACEAE
Genus speciesTropaeolum incisum (Speg.) Sparre 
BibliographyDarwiniana 11: 116 (1955)
Native Rangew. Argentina to c. & s. Chile
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-3000m
Descriptionstems to 60cm long, leaves shortly pinnate, with deeply dentate, grey segments, flowers 16mm long, inclusive spur
Size5-10cm
Colororange, yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 month, 10-16°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsTropaeolum polyphyllum var. incisum Speg.
Tropaeolum polyphyllum f. schizophyllum Rose ex J.Neger
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGS Argentina South, AGW Argentina Northwest, CLC Chile Central, CLS Chile South)
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