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Gentianella potamophila (Gilg) Zarucchi  
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FamilyGENTIANACEAE
Genus speciesGentianella potamophila (Gilg) Zarucchi 
BibliographyMonogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 45: 1256 (1993)
Native RangePeru
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatbogs, marshes
Altitude3500-4000m
Descriptionbasal and stem leaves similar, linear-oblanceolate, acute, 15-20mm long, flowers solitary, erect, 18-20mm long
Size5-10cm
Colorviolet
Bloomautumn
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationvery moist to boggy, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, sandy soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
division in spring; cuttings in late spring
SynonymsGentiana potamophila Gilg
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
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