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Jamesbrittenia amplexicaulis (Benth.) Hilliard  
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FamilySCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus speciesJamesbrittenia amplexicaulis (Benth.) Hilliard 
BibliographyEdinburgh J. Bot. 49: 226 (1992)
Native Rangen. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude600-800m
Descriptionleaves alternate, oval-ovate, obtuse, cordate-amplexicaule, denticulate or subentire, pubescent, membranous, bright green, flowers 15mm, numerous, producing compact spike
Size15-40cm
Colorrose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsLyperia amplexicaulis Benth.
Sutera amplexicaulis (Benth.) Hiern
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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