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Erica filipendula Benth. sect. Pleurocallis 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica filipendula Benth. sect. Pleurocallis
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 663 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands and heaths
Descriptionleaves linear, acute, not very crowded, 4-angular, 6-10mm, bracts remote, minute, flowers in pseudo-raceme, sepals lanceolate, acute, whitish, corolla urceolate, 8mm
Size20-50cm
Coloryellow, white, rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsEricoides filipendulum (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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