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Erica trichophylla Benth. sect. Orophanes 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica trichophylla Benth. sect. Orophanes
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 679 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionbranchlets rusty red, leaves erect, apically imbricate, linear, very narrow, pubescent, glabrescent, ca. 2mm, flowers in cluster, sepals ciliate, corolla cyathiform
Size20-35cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsEricoides trichophyllum (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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