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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesCruckshanksia pumila Clos 
BibliographyFl. Chil. [C.Gay] 3: 196 (1848)
Native Rangec. & n. Chile
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude800-2300m
Descriptionleaves lanceolate, acute, 3-40mm long, sepals two, orbiculate-cordate, 7-10mm wide, corolla 10-13mm long
Size10-15cm
Colorbright yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or as soon as possible
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCruckshanksia chrysantha Phil.
Cruckshanksia darapskyana Phil.
Cruckshanksia geisseana Phil.
Cruckshanksia tripartita Phil.
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (CLC Chile Central, CLN Chile North)
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