| Family | CAPRIFOLIACEAE |
| Genus species | Lomelosia speciosa (Royle) Soják |
| Synonyms | Scabiosa speciosa Royle |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 2400-3500m |
| Description | stems pubescent, leaves oblong, at base often pinnatifid, on both faces hirsute, floral heads many flowered, 3-5cm, long radiate, bracts narrowly oblong, hirsute |
| Size | 30-50cm |
| Color | pink |
| Bloom | late summer, autumn |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C division in spring and fall; cuttings in summer |
| Territory |
Asia-Tropical
Indian Subcontinent (Pakistan , West Himalaya) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | CAPRIFOLIACEAE
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