Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Erica coarctata J.C.Wendl. sect. Chlorocodon |
Synonyms | Erica axillaris Sol. ex Benth. |
Erica brevipes Bartl. | |
Erica minutiflora Andrews | |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 0-300m |
Description | branchlets glabrous, leaves patent, crowded, linear, obtuse, subcylindrical, 5-8mm, flowers usually in pairs forming spike, corolla globular-calyculate, ca. 2mm long |
Size | 30-90cm |
Color | rose, yellowish |
Bloom | late spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | shrub |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained 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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