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Acanthophyllum cerastioides (D.Don) Madhani & Zarre  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesAcanthophyllum cerastioides (D.Don) Madhani & Zarre 
SynonymsGypsophila cerastioides D.Don
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Altitude2000-5000m
Descriptionleaves obovate-spathulate, 5-15mm, pubescent, ciliate, cymes 5-20-flowered, bracts leaf-like, 2-5mm long, ovate, petals red-purple striate, 5-8mm long, emarginate
Size10-15cm
Colorlilac, white
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typetuft, fl. stem ascending
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Asia-Temperate
     China (Tibet )
Asia-Tropical
     Indian Subcontinent (East Himalaya , Nepal , Pakistan , West Himalaya)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Acanthophyllum cerastioides (D.Don) Madhani & Zarre, Taxon 67(1): 101 (2018)

Basionym:
Gypsophila cerastioides D.Don, Prodr. Fl. Nepal. 213 (1825)

Synonyms:
Timaeosia cerastioides (D.Don) Klotzsch

Timaeosia rupestris Edgew. & Hook.f.

s. Tibet, Pakistan, Himalaya
36 CHT 40 EHM NEP PAK WHM

2000-5000m

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