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Silene porandica Gilli  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene porandica Gilli 
BibliographyFeddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 59: 177 (1956)
Native Rangee. Afghanistan
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2000-2200m
Descriptionstems pubescent, basal leaves 2-4cm, spathulate-lanceolate, tapered to long petiole, acuminate, on margins scabrous, flowers 1-3 in cyme, calyx ventricose, cylindrical
Size7-20cm
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
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     34 Western Asia (AFG Afghanistan)
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