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Erica coarctata J.C.Wendl. sect. Chlorocodon 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica coarctata J.C.Wendl. sect. Chlorocodon
SynonymsErica axillaris Sol. ex Benth.
 Erica brevipes Bartl.
 Erica minutiflora Andrews
Habitatgrassland
Altitude0-300m
Descriptionbranchlets glabrous, leaves patent, crowded, linear, obtuse, subcylindrical, 5-8mm, flowers usually in pairs forming spike, corolla globular-calyculate, ca. 2mm long
Size30-90cm
Colorrose, yellowish
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, 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
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ERICACEAE

Erica coarctata J.C.Wendl., Eric. Icon. Descr. 2(19): 99 (1809)

Synonyms:
Ericoides coarctatum (J.C.Wendl.) Kuntze

Erica axillaris Sol. ex Benth.
Erica brevipes Bartl.
Erica minutiflora Andrews

w. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

0-300m

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