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Erica brachycentra Benth. sect. Ceramia 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica brachycentra Benth. sect. Ceramia
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 688 (1839)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionglandular-hispid, leaves curvate, oblong to ovate, acute, with broad thick margins, rigid, adaxially sericeous, flowers terminal, broadly urceolate, ca. 2mm long
Size5-30cm
Colorwhite, rose
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 brachycentrum (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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