Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Erica azaleifolia Salisb. sect. Geissostegia |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 600-900m |
Description | branchlets pubescent, leaves patent, ovate or oblong, obtuse, thick, shiny, 2-3mm long, bracts ovate-orbiculate, ciliate, sepals spathulate, corolla urceolate, 3-4mm long |
Size | 15-40cm |
Color | white, rose |
Bloom | late spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | shrub |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained 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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