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Thorncroftia thorncroftii (S.Moore) Codd  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThorncroftia thorncroftii (S.Moore) Codd 
BibliographyBothalia 7: 430 (1961)
Native RangeSwaziland to Transvaal
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Descriptionstems glandular-pubescent, leaves shortly petiolate, carnose, obovate, pilose, punctate, obtuse, cuneate, dentate, inflorescence 5-8cm, corolla red variegate, 6mm
Size10-25cm
Colorwhitish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPlectranthus thorncroftii S.Moore
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (SWZ Swaziland, TVL Northern Provinces)
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