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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesPlectranthus elegantulus Briq. 
BibliographyBull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 3: 1005 (1903)
Native RangeKwaZulu-Natal
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsteppes
Altitude1400-3000m
Descriptionleaves minute, ovate or deltate-ovate, acute, membranous, green, subglabrous, crenate-serrate, whorls 6-10-flowered producing raceme, flowers 4-5mm long
Size20-50cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGermanea elegantula Briq.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (NAT KwaZulu-Natal)
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