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Gentianella saxicola (Griseb.) J.S.Pringle  
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FamilyGENTIANACEAE
Genus speciesGentianella saxicola (Griseb.) J.S.Pringle 
BibliographyMonogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 45: 1256 (1993)
Native RangePeru
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatgrassland
Altitude3000-3500m
Descriptionleaves rigid, spathulate to oblong, scabrous-verrucose on margins, 4-8mm, flowers solitary, erect, ca. 15mm long
Size5-10cm
Colorreddish violet
Bloomlate summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationhumous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring
SynonymsGentiana saxicola Griseb.
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
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