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Asclepias crassinervis N.E.Br. trib. Asclepiadeae 
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FamilyAPOCYNACEAE
Genus speciesAsclepias crassinervis N.E.Br. trib. Asclepiadeae
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 4(1): 671 (1907)
Native RangeSwaziland to Transvaal
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude900-1400m
Descriptionstems pubescent, leaves 6-10cm, linear, acute, shortly petiolate, pubescent, flat, with prominent midrib, umbels 1-2, 4-6-flowered, pedunculate, corolla lobes 6-7mm
Size12-28cm
Colorwhite-purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C
SynonymsStathmostelma crassinerve (N.E.Br.) Bullock
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (SWZ Swaziland, TVL Northern Provinces)
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