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Potentilla andicola Benth.  
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FamilyROSACEAE
Genus speciesPotentilla andicola Benth. 
BibliographyPl. Hartw.: 172 (1845)
Native RangeEcuador
Primary BiomeMontane Tropical
Habitatgrassland and scree
Descriptioncaespitose, sericeous-lanate, basal leaves pinnatisect, stem leaves palmatitrisect, segments ovate, incised-dentate, cuneate, flowers numerous, petals obcordate, ca. 7mm
Size7-15cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationhumous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer and fall
SynonymsPotentilla dombeyi var. andicola (Benth.) Lehm.
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (ECU Ecuador)
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