| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica tetragona L.f. sect. Platyspora |
| Synonyms | Erica pugionifolia Salisb. |
| Habitat | thickets and heaths |
| Description | leaves erect, imbricate, linear, acute, carinate, 8-12mm long, inflorescence axillary, freely racemose, 3-5cm long, sepals acuminate, corolla narrowly ovoid, 6-8mm long |
| Size | 15-60cm |
| Color | pale yellow |
| Bloom | late spring |
| 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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