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Gentianella graminea (Kunth) Fabris  
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FamilyGENTIANACEAE
Genus speciesGentianella graminea (Kunth) Fabris 
BibliographyBol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 7: 88 (1958)
Native RangePeru (Cajamarca)
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2500-3500m
Descriptionleaves linear, acute, entire, flowers 1-5, pedicellate, erect, calyx lobes linear, acuminate, corolla pentamerous, lobes obovate-oblong
Size10-30cm
Colorwhite, violet, yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationhumous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring
SynonymsGentiana graminea Kunth
Gentiana linifolia Willd. ex Schult.
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
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