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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica pallens Andrews 
SynonymsErica dickensonii Lodd.
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves patent, subulate, pubescent, white-green, 4-6mm long, flowers 3-6 in umbels, horizontal, sepals lanceolate, corolla clavate-tubular, straight, glabrous, 2cm long
Size10-15cm
Colorsulphur yellow
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)
BibliographyThe Plant List www.theplantlist.org
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ERICACEAE

Erica pallens Andrews, Col. Engr. Heaths 3: 194 (1806)

Synonyms:
Ericoides pallens (Andrews) Kuntze
Syringodea pallens (Andrews) G.Don

Erica dickensonii Lodd.
Syringodea dickensonii (Lodd.) G.Don

w. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

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