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Gentianella hirculus (Griseb.) Fabris  
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FamilyGENTIANACEAE
Genus speciesGentianella hirculus (Griseb.) Fabris 
BibliographyBol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 8: 170 (1960)
Native RangeEcuador (Azuay)
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatscree and moraines
Altitude3600-4400m
Descriptionleaves spathulate-linear, obtuse, 10-13mm, tapered to pseudopetiole, shiny, dark green, coriaceous, flowers 1-3 in axillary cymes, corolla 18-20mm long
Size5-20cm
Colororange yellow
Bloomautumn
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring
SynonymsGentiana hirculus Griseb.
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (ECU Ecuador)
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