| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica solandra Andrews |
| Synonyms | Erica solandriana Benth. |
| Habitat | rocky slopes |
| Altitude | 1000-2100m |
| Description | branchlets pubescent, leaves linear, obtuse, sulcate, densely setose-hirsute, 2-4mm, flowers in spherical heads, 6-9mm wide, sepals linear, corolla urceolate, 3-4mm |
| Size | 20-35cm |
| Color | rose, purple |
| Bloom | 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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