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Penaea rupestris (Sond.) Byng & Christenh.  
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FamilyPENAEACEAE
Genus speciesPenaea rupestris (Sond.) Byng & Christenh. 
BibliographyGlobal. Fl. 4: 133 (2018)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude30-50m
Descriptionbranchlets glabrous, leaves imbricate, erect or patent, sessile, obovate, obtuse, flowers 2-4 in terminal raceme, each flower in axil of bract, perianth 10mm long
Size5-35cm
Colorpink-red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or as soon as possible
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsBrachysiphon rupestris Sond., Linnaea 23: 101 (1850)
Sarcocolla rupestris Eckl. & Zeyh. ex Sond.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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