| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica tenuicaulis Klotzsch ex Benth. sect. Ceramia |
| Habitat | thickets and heaths |
| Description | subglabrous, leaves patent, broadly linear, acute, subcurvate, flat, abaxially sulcate, coriaceous, flowers in axillary racemes, corolla conically campanulate, 2mm long |
| Size | 5-10cm |
| Color | purple |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | shrub, carpet |
| 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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