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Erica dianthifolia Salisb. sect. Lamprotis 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica dianthifolia Salisb. sect. Lamprotis
BibliographyTrans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 338 (1802)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Descriptionbranchlets glabrescent, leaves opposite, erect, linear, acuminate, 8-14mm, inflorescence terminal, flowers of 1-2, sepals whitish, 6mm, corolla ovoid-urceolate, 7-8mm
Size25-40cm
Colorwhite, white-rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsErica biflora Link
Ericoides dianthifolium (Salisb.) Kuntze
Lamprotis bilflora G.Don
Lamprotis dianthifolia G.Don
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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