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Chrysocoma oblongifolia DC. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesChrysocoma oblongifolia DC. trib. Astereae
BibliographyProdr. 5: 354 (1836)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude400-1500m
Descriptionbranchlets at base leafless, leaves only apically, alternate, erica-like, glandular-punctate, glabrous, capitula numerous, 6-10mm across, sweetly fragrant
Size10-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsChrysocoma ciliata E.Mey. ex DC.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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