Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Erica oligantha Guthrie & Bolus sect. Ceramia |
Habitat | thickets and heaths |
Altitude | 400-500m |
Description | branchlets thin, pubescent, leaves patent, ovate to oblong, 2-3mm, pubescent, ciliate by long white hairs, flowers terminal, solitary, corolla globular, ca. 2mm |
Size | 8-15cm |
Color | rose |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | procumbent shrub |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
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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