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| | Family | ASCLEPIADACEAE |
| Genus species var. | Asclepias gibba Schltr. |
| Synonyms | Asclepias oxytropis (Turcz.) Schltr. |
| | Gomphocarpus oxytropis Turcz. |
| | Gomphocarpus gibbus (E.Mey.) D.Dietr. |
| Territory |
SOUTH AFRICA
thickets and steppes
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| Altitude | 20-2500m |
| Description |
stems branched from base, leaves narrow, flowers 4-10 in terminal inflorescence, petals 7-12mm long |
| Size | 15-45cm |
| Color | pink-white |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft
| | Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C
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