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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesHeliophila alpina Marais 
Habitatgrassland
Altitude2700-3400m
Descriptionstems simple, procumbent, finely hirsute, glabrescent, leaves 5-10mm, pinnatilobate, segments 5-7, flowers 1-5, terminal, petals outside purple, siliques 10-15mm long
Size5-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring
Ca
Typecarpet
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces , Lesotho)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

BRASSICACEAE

Heliophila alpina Marais, Bothalia 9: 100 (1966)

Cape Prov., Lesotho
27 CPP LES

2700-3400m

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