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Athrixia gerrardii Harv. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesAthrixia gerrardii Harv. trib. Astereae
BibliographyFl. Cap. 3: 292 (1865)
Native RangeKwaZulu-Natal to Transvaal
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude150-2000m
Descriptionleaves linear, 35mm long, abaxially white tomentose, margins involute, capitula solitary, 25mm across, phyllaries acuminate, apex long aristate, floral disc yellow
Size30-60cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (NAT KwaZulu-Natal, TVL Northern Provinces)
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