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Gamochaeta humilis Wedd. trib. Gnaphalieae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesGamochaeta humilis Wedd. trib. Gnaphalieae
BibliographyChlor. Andina 1: 153 (1856)
Native RangePeru to n. Chile
Primary BiomeMontane Tropical
Habitatgrassland
Altitude3900-4600m
Descriptioncinereous-lanate, leaves narrowly obovate-spathulate, 1cm long, obtuse, capitula 5mm long, of 3-5 in single clusters in the midst of rosette
Size1-5cm
Colorbrown
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGnaphalium weddellianum Kuntze
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (BOL Bolivia, PER Peru)
     85 Southern South America (CLN Chile North)
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