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Erica condensata Benth. sect. Leptodendron 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica condensata Benth. sect. Leptodendron
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 681 (1839)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionbranchlets erect, minutely pubescent, leaves erect, crowded, linear, obtuse, sulcate, glabrous, ca. 4mm, flowers of 3, sepals broadly ovate, acute, corolla campanulate, 4mm
Size25-40cm
Colorrose
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 condensatum (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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