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Athrixia gerrardii Harv. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesAthrixia gerrardii Harv. trib. Astereae
Habitatgrassland
Altitude150-2000m
Descriptionleaves linear, 35mm long, abaxially white tomentose, margins involute, capitula solitary, 25mm across, phyllaries acuminate, apex long aristate, floral disc yellow
Size30-60cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, medium moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (KwaZulu-Natal , Northern Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

ASTERACEAE

Athrixia gerrardii Harv., Fl. Cap. [Harvey] 3: 292 (1865)

KwaZulu-Natal, Transvaal
27 NAT TVL

150-1200m

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