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Anarthrophyllum gayanum (A.Gray) B.D.Jacks. trib. Genisteae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAnarthrophyllum gayanum (A.Gray) B.D.Jacks. trib. Genisteae
BibliographyIndex Kew. 1: 1009 (1895)
Native Rangew. Argentina to c. Chile
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2000-3700m
Descriptionleaves shiny, imbricate, with three, broadly patent leaflets, 3-7mm long, flowers solitary, 10-15mm long, calyx red, distinctly elongate
Size10-25cm
Colororange
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring after hot water treatment, germ. 1-3 months
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAnarthrophyllum umbellatum (Clos) F.Phil.
Genista gayana A.Gray
Genista umbellata Clos
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGS Argentina South, AGW Argentina Northwest, CLC Chile Central)
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