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Phemeranthus oligospermus (Brandegee) Ocampo  
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FamilyMONTIACEAE
Genus speciesPhemeranthus oligospermus (Brandegee) Ocampo 
BibliographyActa Bot. Mex. 63: 56 (2003)
Native Rangec. & sw. Mexico
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionroots carnose, bulbose, leaves oblong, 4-20mm, obtuse, inflorescence cyme, peduncles filiform, 10-25mm, sepals broadly ovate, petals obovate, 4-5mm
Size7-12cm
Colorrose
Bloomearly summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in summer
SynonymsTalinum oligospermum Brandegee
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXC Mexico Central, MXS Mexico Southwest)
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