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Acantholimon stocksii Boiss. sect. Tragacanthina 
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FamilyPLUMBAGINACEAE
Genus speciesAcantholimon stocksii Boiss. sect. Tragacanthina
BibliographyDiagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2. 4: 63 (1859)
Native Rangese. Iran to w. Pakistan
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2500-3000m
Descriptionsummer leaves linear, erect, acerose, persistent, at base amplexicaule, scapes shorter than leaves, inflorescence spicate, spikelets 2-4, 1-flowered, calyx infundibuliform
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 month, 10-16°C
half-ripe cuttings in midsummer, stimulator
SynonymsAcantholimon stocksii var. auriculatum Mobayen
Armeriastrum stocksii (Boiss.) Kuntze
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (AFG Afghanistan, IRN Iran)
4 Asia-Tropical
     40 Indian Subcontinent (PAK Pakistan)
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