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Pentachondra involucrata R.Br.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesPentachondra involucrata R.Br. 
BibliographyProdr. Fl. Nov. Holland.: 549 (1810)
Native RangeTasmania
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatbogs, marshes
Altitude1200-1500m
Descriptionleaves elliptic to narrowly ovate, 8-18mm, flat, long softly ciliate, flowers with short tube, to 15mm long, petals narrow, densely barbate, apically curvate
Size20-40cm
Colorpinkish, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationvery moist to boggy, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, sandy soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed when ripe or in spring
cuttings in late summer; layering in spring and fall
SynonymsDecaspora involucrata F.Muell.
Styphelia involucrata Spreng.
Trochocarpa involucrata (R.Br.) F.Muell.
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (TAS Tasmania)
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