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Schizoglossum pygmaeum Schltr. trib. Asclepiadeae 
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FamilyAPOCYNACEAE
Genus speciesSchizoglossum pygmaeum Schltr. trib. Asclepiadeae
BibliographyJ. Bot. 32: 255 (1894)
Native Rangee. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Descriptionstems densely leafy, leaves patent, subsessile, linear-filiform, acute, pilose, 2-4cm, flowers numerous in umbellate cymes, corolla rotate, 5mm across
Size8-12cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSchizoglossum aschersonianum var. pygmaeum (Schltr.) N.E.Br.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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