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Acanthophyllum knorringianum Schischk.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesAcanthophyllum knorringianum Schischk. 
BibliographyTrudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 183 (1937)
Native RangeCentral Asia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatstony grassland
Descriptionglabrous, leaves patent, acerose, thin, 1-2cm, abaxially concave, flowers subsessile in terminal head, ca. 1cm broad, calyx glandular pubescent, petals spathulate, obtuse
Size10-15cm
Colorbrownish yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGypsophila knorringiana (Schischk.) Vved.
Kuhitangia knorringiana (Schischk.) Bondar.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     32 Middle Asia (TZK Tadzhikistan, UZB Uzbekistan)
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