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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica caprina E.G.H.Oliv. 
SynonymsGrisebachia minutiflora N.E.Br.
Habitatthickets and heaths
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves linear to linear-oblong, obtuse, strigose, glabrescent, 2-3mm, flowers subsessile in dense spherical heads, corolla infundibuliform
Size10-20cm
Colorpink, red
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°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

ERICACEAE

Erica caprina E.G.H.Oliv., Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 320 (2000), nom. nov.

Replaced Synonym:
Grisebachia minutiflora N.E.Br., Fl. Cap. [Harvey] 4(1.3): 348 (1906)

Synonyms:
Grisebachia minutiflora nodiflora (N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv.
Grisebachia nodiflora N.E.Br.

w. Cape Prov.
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