| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica armata Klotzsch ex Benth. sect. Myra |
| Synonyms | Erica umbrosa H.A.Baker |
| Habitat | thickets and heaths |
| Altitude | 600-1500m |
| Description | densely glandular-hirsute, viscid, leaves patent, imbricate, subulate, acute, flowers 4-7, terminal, sepals narrowly ovate, corolla urceolate, ventricose, 7mm |
| Size | 20-35cm |
| Color | red |
| Bloom | summer |
| 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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