Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Erica alopecurus Harv. sect. Ephebus |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 1400-3000m |
Description | leaves of 3, erect, curvate, abaxially with distinct midrib, flowers in compact, cylindrical, terminal inflorescence |
Size | 20-50cm |
Color | dark pink |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | shrub |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, 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 , Lesotho , KwaZulu-Natal , Free State , Northern Provinces) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | ERICACEAE
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