| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica arachnocalyx E.G.H.Oliv. |
| Synonyms | Acrostemon viscidus N.E.Br. |
| Habitat | sandy grassland |
| Altitude | 500-1400m |
| Description | branchlets glandular-pubescent, leaves linear, obtuse, ciliate, viscid, 2-4mm, flowers 3-6 at apex of short lateral branchlets, calyx glandular, corolla ovoid-tubular, 2-3mm |
| Size | 10-20cm |
| Color | red |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | shrub |
| Cultivation | sunny site with a poor, sandy soil alpine house, sandy 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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