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Dianthus holopetalus Turcz.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus holopetalus Turcz. 
BibliographyBull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 27(II): 369 (1855)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude0-150m
Descriptionstems ramose, glabrous or minutely pubescent, leaves serrulate, 5-nerved, flat, linear, attenuate, stem leaves gradually smaller, bracts acuminate, petals entire
Size20-45cm
Colorrose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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