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Cycladenia humilis Benth.  
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FamilyAPOCYNACEAE
Genus speciesCycladenia humilis Benth. 
BibliographyPl. Hartw.: 323 (1849)
Native RangeCalifornia, Utah
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1200-2800m
Descriptionglabrous, leaves opposite, 3-6cm, broadly ovate, coriaceous, petiolate, flowers in open cyme, villous, corolla infundibuliform, 11-13mm long, petals broadly ovate
Size5-15cm
Colorpink
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1 month, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCycladenia humilis var. tomentosa (A.Gray) A.Gray
Cycladenia humilis var. typica Woodson
Cycladenia tomentosa A.Gray
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California, UTA Utah)
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