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Stellaria gracilenta Hook.f.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesStellaria gracilenta Hook.f. 
BibliographyFl. Nov.-Zel. 2: 326 (1855)
Native RangeNew Zealand
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude0-1500m
Descriptionleaves linear-subulate, above concave, 3-6mm, shortly apiculate, at base connate, flowers solitary, pedunculate, sepals ovate-lanceolate, petals bifid, ca. 5mm long
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory5 Australasia
     51 New Zealand (NZN New Zealand North, NZS New Zealand South)
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