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Androsace limprichtii Pax & K.Hoffm. sect. Chamaejasme 
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FamilyPRIMULACEAE
Genus speciesAndrosace limprichtii Pax & K.Hoffm. sect. Chamaejasme
BibliographyRepert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 193 (1921)
Native Rangesc. China
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude3800-4100m
Descriptionleaves trimorphic, the inner petiolate, elliptic, 2-7cm long, white villose, umbels 7-17-flowered, flowers 8-9mm across, petals obovate
Size10-15cm
Colorpink, white
Bloomspring
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in winter, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAndrosace limprichtii var. laxiflora (Petitm.) Hand.-Mazz.
Androsace sarmentosa var. laxiflora Petitm.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHC China South-Central)
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