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Erica piquetbergensis (N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica piquetbergensis (N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv. 
BibliographyContr. Bolus Herb. 19: 125 (2000)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude400-500m
Descriptionbranchlets grey tomentose, leaves imbricate, 4-5mm, linear, acute, white hirsute, glabrescent, flowers numerous in heads 6-10mm broad, corolla tubular, 4mm long
Size15-30cm
Colorpurple
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSimocheilus piquetbergensis N.E.Br.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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