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Erica oxycoccifolia Salisb. sect. Ceramia 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica oxycoccifolia Salisb. sect. Ceramia
BibliographyTrans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 324 (1802)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Descriptionbranchlets numerous, leaves patent, crowded, elliptic to orbiculate, obtuse, flat, ciliate, subglabrous, flowers axillary, pedicellate, conically calyculate, puberulent
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite, purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
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
SynonymsCeramia oxycoccifolia (Salisb.) G.Don
Ericoides oxycoccifolium (Salisb.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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