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Leucochrysum tricolor (DC.) P.M.Sl. trib. Gnaphalieae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesLeucochrysum tricolor (DC.) P.M.Sl. trib. Gnaphalieae
Bibliographyh.l., comb. nov.
Native Ranges. Queensland to Tasmania
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Descriptiongrey tomentose, stems ramose, leaves linear, acute, sessile, capitula solitary, involucre lanate, bracts ciliate, purple, on margins white
Size15-35cm
Coloryellow-white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsHelichrysum incanum Hook.
Helipterum albicans var. incanum (Hook.) Paul G.Wilson
Helipterum incanum var. tricolor DC., Prodr. 6: 215 (1838)
Leucochrysum albicans ssp. tricolor (DC.) N.G.Walsh
Leucochrysum albicans var. tricolor (DC.) Paul G.Wilson
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (NSW New South Wales, QLD Queensland, TAS Tasmania, VIC Victoria)
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