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Acanthophyllum persicum (Boiss.) A.Pirani & Rabeler  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesAcanthophyllum persicum (Boiss.) A.Pirani & Rabeler 
BibliographyTaxon 67: 101 (2018)
Native Rangenw. Iran
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptiongrey glandular hirsute, leaves linear-spathulate, obtuse, at base long attenuate, fasciculate, flowers 3-5 in cymes producing lax narrow panicle, petals oblong, entire
Size15-25cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAllochrusa persica (Boiss.) Boiss.
Allochrusa pulchella Bunge ex Boiss.
Saponaria persica Boiss.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (IRN Iran)
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