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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesGeranium rupicola Wedd. 
SynonymsGeranium album R.Knuth
 Geranium amoenum R.Knuth
 Geranium herzogii R.Knuth
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2700-3300m
Descriptionleaves reniform, deeply 5-7-lobate, lobes pinnate into narrowly linear segments, flowers solitary, 3cm across, petals broad
Size10-15cm
Colorsanguinary red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft, fl. stem ascending
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory Southern America
     Western South America (Bolivia , Peru )
     Southern South America (Argentina Northwest)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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GERANIACEAE

Geranium rupicola Wedd., Chlor. Andina 2: 285 (1861)

Synonyms:
Geranium album R.Knuth
Geranium amoenum R.Knuth
Geranium chaparense R.Knuth
Geranium cuchillense R.Knuth
Geranium escalonense R.Knuth
Geranium herzogii R.Knuth
Geranium sepaloroseum Rusby
Geranium superbum R.Knuth

Bolivia, Peru, nw. Argentina
83 BOL PER 85 AGW

2700-3300m

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