| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica dianthifolia Salisb. sect. Lamprotis |
| Synonyms | Erica biflora Link |
| Habitat | sandy grassland |
| Description | branchlets glabrescent, leaves opposite, erect, linear, acuminate, 8-14mm, inflorescence terminal, flowers of 1-2, sepals whitish, 6mm, corolla ovoid-urceolate, 7-8mm |
| Size | 25-40cm |
| Color | white, white-rose |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | subshrub |
| Cultivation | sunny site with a poor, sandy soil alpine house, sandy soil, sun |
| 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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