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Graptopetalum bellum (Moran & J.Meyrán) D.R.Hunt  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesGraptopetalum bellum (Moran & J.Meyrán) D.R.Hunt 
BibliographyBot. Mag. 182: 130 (1979)
Native Rangen. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatrocks
Altitude1500-1600m
Descriptionrosettes flat, dense, 3-8cm, leaves obovate-cuneate, rounded, 2-4cm, dark green, mucronate, inflorescence erect thyrsus, corolla 3-4cm, petals elliptic, acute
Size8-15cm
Colordeep rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings of rosettes in late summer
SynonymsTacitus bellus Moran & J.Meyrán
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast, MXN Mexico Northwest)
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