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Aspalathus myrtillifolia Benth. trib. Crotalarieae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAspalathus myrtillifolia Benth. trib. Crotalarieae
Habitatthickets
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves minute, obovate-spathulate, mucronate, entire, glabrous, flowers 3-4 in heads, bracts minute, dentate, calyx glabrous, lobes lanceolate, acute
Size5-10cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

FABACEAE

Aspalathus myrtillifolia Benth., London J. Bot. 7: 597 (1848)

Synonyms:
Achyronia myrtillifolia (Benth.) Kuntze

w. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

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