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Haplopappus macrocephalus (Poepp. ex Less.) DC. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesHaplopappus macrocephalus (Poepp. ex Less.) DC. trib. Astereae
BibliographyProdr. 5: 348 (1836)
Native Rangec. Chile
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude700-1500m
Descriptionleaves coriaceous, broadly obovate-spathulate, obtuse, 2-5cm long, regularly serrate, capitula solitary, ca. 15mm across, ligules wide, 6-8mm long
Size5-30cm
Colorpink, purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in spring and late summer
SynonymsAster macrocephalus (Poepp. ex Less.) Kuntze
Diplopappus macrocephalus Poepp. ex Less.
Haplopappus caespitosa Nutt.
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (CLC Chile Central)
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