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Raphionacme zeyheri Harv.  
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FamilyAPOCYNACEAE
Genus speciesRaphionacme zeyheri Harv. 
BibliographyLondon J. Bot. 1: 23 (1842)
Native Ranges. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude100-600m
Descriptionpuberulent, leaves 3-4cm, linear, acute, tapered to very short petiole, cymes minute, axillary, 5-10-flowered, bracts subulate, sepals broadly ovate, corolla campanulate
Size5-25cm
Colorgreen
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
division of resting tubers
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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