| Family | ASTERACEAE |
| Genus species | Zyrphelis taxifolia (L.) Nees trib. Astereae |
| Synonyms | Aster taxifolius L. |
| Aster ciliaris Thunb. ex DC. | |
| Aster filiformis Eckl. ex DC. | |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 300-1400m |
| Description | leaves 2-3cm, linear, acute, scabrously ciliate, scapes hirsute, capitula solitary, phyllaries acuminate, achenes glabrous |
| Size | 10-40cm |
| Color | purple |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | shrub |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C cuttings in spring and 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 | ASTERACEAE
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