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Otiophora calycophylla (Sond.) Schltr. & K.Schum.  
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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesOtiophora calycophylla (Sond.) Schltr. & K.Schum. 
BibliographyBot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 416 (1901)
Native RangeKwaZulu-Natal to Transvaal
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude400-1800m
Descriptionleaves opposite, petiolate, ovate or ovate-lanceolate, glabrous, coriaceous, acute, flowers in short, terminal spike
Size15-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAnthospermum calycophyllum Sond.
Otiophora hebe Verdc.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (NAT KwaZulu-Natal, TVL Northern Provinces)
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