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Erica tenuifolia L. sect. Lamprotis 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica tenuifolia L. sect. Lamprotis
BibliographySyst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1002 (1759)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionglabrous, leaves opposite, erect, imbricate, linear, acute, carinate, sulcate, 2-3mm, flowers of 3, sepals patent, obovate, corolla ovoid-urceolate, 5-6mm
Size20-35cm
Colorrose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsErica linifolia Salisb.
Ericoides tenuifolium (L.) Kuntze
Lamprotis tenuifolia D.Don
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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