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Argostemma sarmetosum Wall.  
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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesArgostemma sarmetosum Wall. 
BibliographyFl. Ind. [W. Roxburgh] 2: 324 (1824)
Native RangeHimalaya to Bangladesh
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatshady rocks
Descriptionstoloniferous, stems thin, softly pubescent, leaves opposite, elliptic or orbiculate, entire, obtuse, flowers pedicellate, 6-10 in terminal umbel, corolla ca. 15mm
Size7-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomlate summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationshady, humous, rock crevices
alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring
Territory4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (BAN Bangladesh, EHM East Himalaya, NEP Nepal, WHM West Himalaya)
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