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Phyteuma cordatum Balb.  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesPhyteuma cordatum Balb. 
BibliographyMisc. Bot., Altera: 10 (1806)
Native Rangese. France to ne. Italy
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude700-2000m
Descriptionleaves orbiculate or reniform, dentate, long petiolate, upper leaves cordate, shortly petiolate, supporting bracts small, flowers in spherical or oblong head
Size10-20cm
Colorbluish white
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, light, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
basal cuttings in spring
SynonymsPhyteuma balbisii A.DC.
Phyteuma balbisii var. petraeum A.DC.
Phyteuma cordatum f. obtusatum Rich.Schulz
Phyteuma michelii ssp. alpini Ces. ex Arcang.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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