Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Erica pilosiflora E.G.H.Oliv. |
Habitat | rocky slopes |
Description | branchlets pubescent, leaves patent, linear to subovate, long finely hirsute, 3-5mm, flowers in terminal, pilose, spherical heads, corolla cylindrical, 2-3mm long |
Size | 10-30cm |
Color | pink, red |
Bloom | late spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | shrub |
Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
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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