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Tiquilia grandiflora (Phil.) A.T.Richardson  
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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesTiquilia grandiflora (Phil.) A.T.Richardson 
BibliographySida 6: 236 (1976)
Native RangePeru to n. Chile
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude1400-2500m
Descriptionleaves oblong-lanceolate, adaxially densely white setose, abaxially hirsute, at margins revolute, flowers in cluster, calyx hispid, limb 12mm across
Size15-25cm
Colorbluish red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsColdenia grandiflora Phil.
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
     85 Southern South America (CLN Chile North)
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