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Reicheella andicola (Phil.) Pax  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesReicheella andicola (Phil.) Pax 
BibliographyNat. Pflanzenfam. Nachtr. [H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl] 2: 21 (1900)
Native Rangen. Chile
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude3400-3600m
Descriptionleaves ovate-triangular, 1mm long, flowers solitary, terminal, sepals 4, persistent, membranous, petals shorter than sepals
Size1-2cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsBryopsis andicola (Phil.) Reiche
Lyallia andicola Phil.
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (CLN Chile North)
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