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Gamochaeta serpyllifolia Wedd. trib. Gnaphalieae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesGamochaeta serpyllifolia Wedd. trib. Gnaphalieae
BibliographyChlor. Andina 1: 152 (1856)
Native Ranges. & w. Argentina to c. Chile
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-1500m
Descriptiongrey tomentose, leaves obovate to obovate-spathulate, 3-10mm, mucronate, capitula 3-6 in axillary fascicles, 3-4mm long, campanulate
Size10-15cm
Color
Bloomearly spring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGamochaeta munnozii Cabrera
Gnaphalium serpillifolium Schrank
Gnaphalium serpyllifolium J.Rémy
Gnaphalium serpyllifolium var. nivale Hoseus
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGS Argentina South, AGW Argentina Northwest, CLC Chile Central)
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