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Phyteuma sieberi Spreng.  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesPhyteuma sieberi Spreng. 
BibliographyPl. Min. Cogn. Pug. 1: 15 (1813)
Native Rangese. Alps
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude1600-2600m
Descriptionleaves ovate-orbiculate, subcordate, petiolate, upper leaves lanceolate, crenate-serrate, bracts ovate, sharply dentate, ciliate, flowers in spherical head
Size5-15cm
Colorbluish violet
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 sieberi var. alpinum Rich.Schulz
Phyteuma sieberi f. glabrescens Rich.Schulz
Phyteuma sieberi f. glabrum Rich.Schulz
Phyteuma sieberi f. pilosum Rich.Schulz
Phyteuma sieberi f. pubescens Rich.Schulz
Phyteuma sieberi f. pygmaeum Bolzon
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (AUT Austria)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy, YUG Yugoslavia)
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