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Silene cordifolia All.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene cordifolia All. 
Habitatrocks
Altitude700-2000m
Descriptionstems viscid pubescent, lower leaves smaller, ovate, acute, the upper cordate, scabrously pubescent, bracts lanceolate, acute, calyx cylindrical, pubescent, petals bifid
Size10-20cm
Colorpink, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Europe
     Southwestern Europe (France )
     Southeastern Europe (Italy)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene cordifolia All., Fl. Pedem. 2: 82 (1785)

Synonyms:
Elisanthe cordifolia (All.) Lazkov

sw. Alps
12 FRA 13 ITA

700-2000m

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