Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Erica tubercularis Salisb. sect. Euryloma |
Synonyms | Erica inclyta Sol. ex Salisb. |
Erica notabilis J.C.Wendl. ex Spreng. | |
Habitat | thickets |
Description | glabrous, branchlets thin, leaves imbricate, patent, linear-oblong, acute, glabrous, thick, serrulate, flowers 2-3, sepals lanceolate, corolla ovoid, ca. 4mm long |
Size | 5-30cm |
Color | rose |
Bloom | late spring |
Ca | |
Type | shrub |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Cape Provinces) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | ERICACEAE
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