| Family | MALVACEAE |
| Genus species | Tarasa humilis (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Krapov. |
| Synonyms | Malva humilis Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. |
| Malva subacaulis Phil. | |
| Habitat | steppes |
| Altitude | 900-3300m |
| Description | taproot, leaves orbiculate, soft, petiolate, palmatilobate, lobes 5, imbricate, crenate, flowers solitary in centre of rosette, 2-3cm |
| Size | 5-10cm |
| Color | crimson |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | rosette |
| Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Southern America
Southern South America (Argentina Northeast , Argentina Northwest , Chile Central) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | MALVACEAE
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