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Draba obovata Benth. sect. Tylodraba 
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesDraba obovata Benth. sect. Tylodraba
BibliographyPl. Hartw.: 159 (1845)
Native RangeEcuador
Primary BiomeMontane Tropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude3900-5200m
Descriptionleaves obovate, orbiculate, 2-5mm long, inclusive wide petiole, finely hirsute, raceme compact, elongate in fruit, flowers 5-8, ca. 3mm across
Size1-3cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring, early summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
cuttings of rosettes in late summer
SynonymsDraba obovata var. dasycarpa O.E.Schulz
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (ECU Ecuador)
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