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Halenia spatulata C.K.Allen  
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FamilyGENTIANACEAE
Genus speciesHalenia spatulata C.K.Allen 
BibliographyAnn. Missouri Bot. Gard. 20: 183 (1933)
Native RangePeru
Primary BiomeMontane Tropical
Habitatgrassland
Altitude3500-4000m
Descriptiontaproot, basal leaves numerous, long petiolate, elliptic to spathulate, to 3cm long, stem leaves 1-2pairs, sessile, flowers solitary or in few-flowered cyme
Size5-8cm
Colorlemmon green
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationhumous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
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