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Erica azaleifolia Salisb. sect. Geissostegia 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica azaleifolia Salisb. sect. Geissostegia
Habitatgrassland
Altitude600-900m
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves patent, ovate or oblong, obtuse, thick, shiny, 2-3mm long, bracts ovate-orbiculate, ciliate, sepals spathulate, corolla urceolate, 3-4mm long
Size15-40cm
Colorwhite, rose
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°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

ERICACEAE

Erica azaleifolia Salisb., Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 334 (1802)

Synonyms:
Ericoides azaleifolium (Salisb.) Kuntze
Eurylepis azaleifolia (Salisb.) G.Don

w. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

600-900m

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