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Erica physantha Benth. sect. Geissostegia 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica physantha Benth. sect. Geissostegia
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 619 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionbranchlets flexuous, subglabrous, leaves oblong, obtuse, thick, glabrous, 3-4mm, flowers of 1-2, pedicellate, sepals broadly ovate, ciliate, glabrous, corolla globular, glabrous
Size20-30cm
Colorpurple
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 physanthum (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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