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Erica pilosiflora E.G.H.Oliv.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica pilosiflora E.G.H.Oliv. 
BibliographyContr. Bolus Herb. 19: 213 (2000)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves patent, linear to subovate, long finely hirsute, 3-5mm, flowers in terminal, pilose, spherical heads, corolla cylindrical, 2-3mm long
Size10-30cm
Colorpink, red
Bloomlate spring, summer
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
SynonymsAcrostemon eriocephalus (Klotzsch) N.E.Br.
Finckea bruniades Klotzsch
Finckea eriocephala Klotzsch
Grisebachia bruniades (Klotzsch) Benth.
Grisebachia eriocephala (Klotzsch) Benth.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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