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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesGalium magellense Ten. 
BibliographyRelaz. Viagg. Abruzzo: 48 (1832)
Native Rangec. & s. Apennines
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1800-2600m
Descriptiontaproot, stoloniferous, leaves 6-8mm, in whorls of 7-9, oblanceolate, glabrous, inflorescence broadly ovoid, compact, many flowered, flowers rotate, 3-4mm across
Size5-9cm
Coloryellowish white
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGalium pusillum ssp. magellense (Ten.) Nyman
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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