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Erica leptopus Benth. sect. Arsace 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica leptopus Benth. sect. Arsace
SynonymsErica patula E.Mey. ex Benth.
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude600-1700m
Descriptionbranchlets subglabrous, leaves erect, linear, sulcate, glabrous, 2-4mm, umbels 4-6-flowered, sepals subulate, acute, thick, corolla broadly cyathiform, ca. 2mm
Size20-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, 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 leptopus Benth., Prodr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7(2): 680 (1839)

Synonyms:
Ericoides leptopus (Benth.) Kuntze

Erica patula E.Mey. ex Benth.

w. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

600-1700m

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