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Nemesia acuminata Benth.  
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FamilySCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus speciesNemesia acuminata Benth. 
BibliographyCompan. Bot. Mag. 2: 22 (1836)
Native Ranges. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Descriptionglabrous, stems pilose, leaves opposite, ovate or lanceolate, acuminate, sessile, cordate, serrate, flowers axillary, thinly pedicellate, corolla lobes oblong, ca. 1cm
Size20-35cm
Color
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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