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Erica mira Klotzsch ex Benth. sect. Leptodendron 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica mira Klotzsch ex Benth. sect. Leptodendron
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 680 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionbranchlets reddish, white pubescent, leaves erect, linear-oblong, obtuse, sulcate, glabrous, pale, to 4mm, flowers of 3, sepals linear, glabrous, corolla tubular, 5mm
Size20-30cm
Colorrose
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 mirum (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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