| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica innovans E.G.H.Oliv. |
| Synonyms | Syndesmanthus pumilus N.E.Br. |
| Habitat | rocky slopes |
| Description | leaves imbricate, 1-2mm, lanceolate, acute, glabrous, finely ciliate, flowers in oblong spikes, calyx glabrous, densely ciliate, corolla 3-4mm long, tubular |
| Size | 5-30cm |
| Color | red |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | shrub |
| Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, 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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