| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica similis (N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv. |
| Synonyms | Syndesmanthus similis N.E.Br. |
| Erica articulata (L.) Thunb. | |
| Erica paleacea Salisb. | |
| Habitat | thickets and heaths |
| Description | branchlets strigose, leaves imbricate, 2-3mm, linear, acute, glabrous, flowers subsessile in terminal heads ca. 6mm broad, calyx lanate and ciliate |
| Size | 10-50cm |
| Color | purple |
| Bloom | 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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