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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesCruckshanksia montiana Clos 
BibliographyFl. Chil. [C.Gay] 3: 195 (1848)
Native Rangenc. & n. Chile
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands and rocks
Altitude0-500m
Descriptionleaves crowded, linear-spathulate to lanceolate, acute, 8-25mm long, leaves below inflorescence connate, sepals two, reniform, floral tube 12-14mm long, limb 4mm
Size5-10cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or as soon as possible
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCruckshanksia capitata Phil.
Cruckshanksia capitata var. densifolia (Phil.) Reiche
Cruckshanksia densifolia Phil.
Cruckshanksia flava Baill.
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (CLC Chile Central, CLN Chile North)
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