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Monanthes lowei (A.Paiva) P.Pérez & Acebes  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesMonanthes lowei (A.Paiva) P.Pérez & Acebes 
BibliographyVieraea 14: 153 (1985)
Native RangeIslas Selvagens
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Descriptionrosettes lax, flat, 10-25mm, leaves obovate, rounded, tapered to petiolate base, glabrous, inflorescence ramose, flowers 6-merous, 3-4mm, petals oblong, acute, red striped
Size5-10cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings of rosettes in late summer
SynonymsSempervivum lowei A.Paiva, J. Bot. 5: 21 (1867)
Territory2 Africa
     21 Macaronesia (SEL Selvagens)
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