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Phyteuma scheuchzeri All.  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesPhyteuma scheuchzeri All. 
BibliographyAuct. Syn. Meth. Stirp. Hort. Regii Taur. 11 (1773)
Native Ranges. Alps
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude900-2250m
Descriptionglabrous, leaves lanceolate to cordate, thick, blue-green, dentate, long petiolate, upper leaves narrowly lanceolate, sessile, supporting bracts linear, longer than floral heads
Size15-40cm
Colorrich blue
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 charmelii ssp. scheuchzeri (All.) Douin
Phyteuma corniculatum Clairv.
Phyteuma corniculatum var. angustifolium Gaudin
Phyteuma corniculatum ssp. scheuchzeri (All.) Gaudin
Phyteuma corniculatum var. vulgare Rich.Schulz
Phyteuma humile Roth
Phyteuma ovatum Lam.
Phyteuma scheuchzeri var. leucanthum Schur
Phyteuma scheuchzeri var. michelii Schult.
Rapunculus scheuchzeri (All.) Bubani
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (SWI Switzerland)
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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