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Gentianella lilacina (Gilg) Zarucchi  
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FamilyGENTIANACEAE
Genus speciesGentianella lilacina (Gilg) Zarucchi 
BibliographyMonogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 45: 1255 (1993)
Native RangePeru (Ancash)
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatgrassland
Altitude3000-3500m
Descriptionstem leaves in whorls, linear, 3-5cm long, acuminate, at base vaginate, flowers numerous, the uppermost solitary, peduncles 2-5cm, corolla to 3cm long
Size20-45cm
Colorlilac
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationhumous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring
SynonymsGentiana lilacina Gilg
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
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