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Pterocephalus spathulatus (Lag.) Coult.  
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FamilyCAPRIFOLIACEAE
Genus speciesPterocephalus spathulatus (Lag.) Coult. 
BibliographyMém. Dipsac.: 32 (1823)
Native Rangese. Spain
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude1000-2300m
Descriptionleaves spathulate, entire, 6-20mm long, densely white or grey lanate-tomentose, floral heads 3-4cm across
Size5-10cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in summer
SynonymsKnautia spathulata Lag
Pterocephalus niveus (C.Agardh ex Roem. & Schult.) Coult.
Scabiosa nivea C.Agardh ex Roem. & Schult.
Scabiosa spathulata (Lag.) D.Dietr.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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