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Gentianella ottonis (Phil.) Muńoz  
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FamilyGENTIANACEAE
Genus speciesGentianella ottonis (Phil.) Muńoz 
BibliographySin. Fl. Chil.: 134 (1959)
Native Rangenw. Argentina to c. Chile
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatbogs, marshes
Altitude2400-3200m
Descriptionbasal leaves 3-5cm long, broadly obovate, tapered to long pseudopetiole, stem leaves linear, inflorescence cymose, flowers 2-3cm long
Size10-30cm
Colorbright iron blue
Bloomsummer, autumn
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationvery moist to boggy, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, sandy soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring
SynonymsGentiana hexamera Phil.
Gentiana ottonis Phil.
Gentiana ottonis var. hexamera (Phil.) Reiche
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGW Argentina Northwest, CLC Chile Central)
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