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Nierembergia repens Ruiz & Pav.  
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FamilySOLANACEAE
Genus speciesNierembergia repens Ruiz & Pav. 
BibliographyFl. Peruv. 2: 13 (1799)
Native Rangec. & sc. Chile
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude2500-4000m
Descriptionstems procumbent, rooting, leaves entire, spathulate, obtuse, green, flowers sessile, broadly campanulate, to 5cm across, with yellow centre
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or as soon as possible
division in spring just as young growth commences
SynonymsNicotiana minima Molina
Nierembergia minima (Molina) I.M.Johnst.
Petunia minima (Molina) Reiche
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (CLC Chile Central)
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