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Colobanthus bolivianus Pax  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesColobanthus bolivianus Pax 
BibliographyRepert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 7: 109 (1909)
Native RangeBolivia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude4700-4800m
Descriptionleaves dense, imbricate, thick, linear-lanceolate, margins cartilagineous, glabrous, 2-3mm, flowers solitary, calyx glabrous, sepals ovate-triangular, acute
Size3-5cm
Color
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (BOL Bolivia)
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