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Erica rufescens Klotzsch sect. Myra 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica rufescens Klotzsch sect. Myra
Habitatthickets and heaths
Altitude1500-1600m
Descriptionbranchlets rusty brown, leaves alternate, patent, linear, sulcate, 6-12mm, flowers 4-6 in umbels, sepals viscid, acute, corolla tubular, ventricose
Size25-30cm
Colorwhitish rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
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 rufescens Klotzsch, Linnaea 10(3): 322 (1836)

Synonyms:
Ericoides rufescens (Klotzsch) Kuntze

w. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

1500-1600m

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