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Erica chlorosepala Benth. sect. Lamprotis 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica chlorosepala Benth. sect. Lamprotis
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 649 (1839)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude1000-1100m
Descriptionbranchlets yellowish, leaves erect, imbricate, elliptic-oblong, acute, flat, coriaceous, sulcate, glabrous, flowers axillary, urceolate, 5mm, producing leafy raceme
Size10-60cm
Colorgolden-yellow
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsEricoides chlorosepalum (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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