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Ourisia polyantha Poepp. & Endl. trib. Angelonieae 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesOurisia polyantha Poepp. & Endl. trib. Angelonieae
BibliographyNov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 1: 4 (1835)
Native Rangec. Chile
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatrocks
Altitude1300-2400m
Descriptionleaves ovate, sessile, basally imbricate, apically remote, membranous, peduncles 1-4, filiform, short, lanate, calyx lobes oblong, apiculate, corolla 10-15mm
Size15-25cm
Colorred, orange
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsOurisia diazii Phil.
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (CLC Chile Central)
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