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Heterochroa turkestanica (Schischk.) Madhani & Zarre  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesHeterochroa turkestanica (Schischk.) Madhani & Zarre 
BibliographyTaxon 67: 107 (2018)
Native RangeCentral Asia (Tian Shan Mts.)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatscree and moraines
Descriptionstems glabrous, leaves linear, 4-8mm, thickish, glabrous, flowers in axills of upper leaves, pedicels filiform, calyx broadly campanulate, glabrous, petals obovate-cuneate
Size3-7cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, sunny site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGypsophila turkestanica Schischk., Trudy Bot. Muz. 24: 38 (1932)
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     32 Middle Asia (KAZ Kazakhstan, KGZ Kirgizistan)
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