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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica algida Bolus 
Habitatgrassland
Altitude1800-3000m
Descriptionbranchlets erect, rigid, pubescent, leaves erect, imbricate, linear to lanceolate, sulcate, ciliate, flowers solitary, sepals ovate, viscid, lanate, corolla 4mm
Size20-60cm
Colorpale red, purple
Bloomspring, summer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces , Lesotho , KwaZulu-Natal , Free State)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

ERICACEAE

Erica algida Bolus, J. Bot. 32: 238 (1894)

Cape Prov., Lesotho, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State
27 CPP LES NAT OFS

1800-3000m

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