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Erica suffulta J.C.Wendl. ex Benth. sect. Geissostegia 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica suffulta J.C.Wendl. ex Benth. sect. Geissostegia
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 619 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands and heaths
Altitude400-500m
Descriptionbranchlets pale, leaves linear to oblong, obtuse, thick, carinate, sulcate, 3-4mm, flowers of 1-2, sepals obovate, ciliate, corolla urceolate-cyathiform, 2-3mm
Size20-35cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
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
SynonymsEricoides suffultum (J.C.Wendl. ex Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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