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Psephellus karduchorum (Boiss.) Wagenitz trib. Cardueae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesPsephellus karduchorum (Boiss.) Wagenitz trib. Cardueae
SynonymsCentaurea karduchorum Boiss.
 Centaurea poikilolepis Rech.f.
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude1900-3000m
Descriptionleaves grey tomentose, the basal lyrate, terminal segment ovate to orbiculate, upper leaves smaller, often entire, capitula subradiate
Size10-15cm
Colorpinkish purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft, fl. stem decumbent
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, dark, moist, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory Asia-Temperate
     Western Asia (Turkey)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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ASTERACEAE

Psephellus karduchorum (Boiss.) Wagenitz, Willdenowia 30(1): 37 (2000)

Basionym:
Centaurea karduchorum Boiss., Fl. Orient. [Boissier] 3: 633 (1875)

Synonyms:
Centaurea poikilolepis Rech.f.

e. Turkey
34 TUR

1900-3000m

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