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Acaulimalva dryadifolia (Solms) Krapov.  
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FamilyMALVACEAE
Genus speciesAcaulimalva dryadifolia (Solms) Krapov. 
BibliographyDarwiniana 19: 19 (1974)
Native RangeBolivia to s. Peru
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude4000-4600m
Descriptionflowers solitary, pedicellate, forming compact tuft in the centre of each rosette, petals 20-23mm long
Size5-10cm
Colorbluish white, pale violet
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division of tubers in late summer
SynonymsMalvastrum dryadifolium Solms
Malvastrum hauthalii Ulbr.
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (BOL Bolivia, PER Peru)
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