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Erica tetrathecoides Benth. sect. Melastoma 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica tetrathecoides Benth. sect. Melastoma
Habitatsandy grassland
Descriptionglabrous, leaves patent, curvate, linear-terete, acute, 6-9mm, flowers terminal, thinly pedicellate, sepals oblong, scarious, corolla obconical. 5-6mm
Size20-30cm
Colorpink-red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
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
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ERICACEAE

Erica tetrathecoides Benth., Prodr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7(2): 683 (1839)

Synonyms:
Ericoides tetrathecoides (Benth.) Kuntze

w. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

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