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Carpacoce heteromorpha (H.Buek) L.Bolus  
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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesCarpacoce heteromorpha (H.Buek) L.Bolus 
SynonymsMerciera heteromorpha H.Buek
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude50-1200m
Descriptionleaves deccusate, dense, linear, patent, curvate, terete, margins finely white hirsute, flowers solitary, sessile, concealed amongst leaves, 4-seriate
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow-green, yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

RUBIACEAE

Carpacoce heteromorpha (H.Buek) Bolus, J. Bot. 34: 25 (1896)

Basionym:
Merciera heteromorpha H.Buek, Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. [Ecklon & Zeyher] 3: 387 (1837)

sw. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

50-1200m

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