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Androsace spinulifera (Franch.) R.Knuth sect. Chamaejasme 
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FamilyPRIMULACEAE
Genus speciesAndrosace spinulifera (Franch.) R.Knuth sect. Chamaejasme
BibliographyPflanzenr. [H.G.A.Engler, ed.] IV, 237: 184 (1905)
Native Rangesc. China
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Altitude2900-4500m
Descriptionleaves dimorphic, outer leaves sessile, ovate to lanceolate, 5-10mm, ciliate, acuminate, inner leaves oblanceolate, obtuse, mucronate, flowers in densely hirsute umbels
Size7-30cm
Colordark red, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in winter, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAndrosace prattiana R.Knuth
Androsace strigillosa var. spinulifera Franch.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHC China South-Central)
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