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Eritrichium longifolium Decne.  
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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesEritrichium longifolium Decne. 
BibliographyVoy. Inde [V.Jacquemont] 4: 124 (1843)
Native RangeTibet to w. Himalaya
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude3400-3600m
Descriptionwhite pubescent, leaves oblanceolate to oblong, 1-2cm, obtuse, inflorescence terminal, racemose, to 10cm long, corolla campanulate-rotate, limb ca. 6mm across
Size5-40cm
Colorlight blue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in winter, germ. 1-3 months, 13-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsEritrichium petiolare var. villosum W.T.Wang
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHT Tibet)
4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (WHM West Himalaya)
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