| Family | SCROPHULARIACEAE |
| Genus species | Cromidon decumbens (Thunb.) Hilliard |
| Synonyms | Selago decumbens Thunb. |
| Polycarena intertexta Benth. | |
| Selago cordata E.Mey. | |
| Habitat | grassland and rocks |
| Altitude | 1400-2100m |
| Description | stems pubescent, leaves spathulate, obtuse, denticulate or dentate, pubescent, flowers in short dense terminal heads, bracts lanceolate, calyx lanate, corolla lobes unequal |
| Size | 5-35cm |
| Color | purple |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft, fl. stem decumbent |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C |
| Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Cape Provinces) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | SCROPHULARIACEAE
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