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Aspalathus myrtillifolia Benth. trib. Crotalarieae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAspalathus myrtillifolia Benth. trib. Crotalarieae
BibliographyLondon J. Bot. 7: 597 (1848)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov:
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves minute, obovate-spathulate, mucronate, entire, glabrous, flowers 3-4 in heads, bracts minute, dentate, calyx glabrous, lobes lanceolate, acute
Size5-10cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAchyronia myrtillifolia (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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