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Aspidoglossum heterophyllum E.Mey. trib. Stapeliae 
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FamilyAPOCYNACEAE
Genus speciesAspidoglossum heterophyllum E.Mey. trib. Stapeliae
BibliographyComm. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 200 (1837)
Native Ranges. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude60-700m
Descriptionstems pubescent, leaves 1-3cm, linear-oblong to ovate, acute, on margins revolute, subglabrous, umbels sessile on nodes, 3-14-flowered, corolla rotate, lobes 3mm, oblong
Size5-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division of tubers in late summer
SynonymsSchizoglossum consimile N.E.Br.
Schizoglossum harveyi N.E.Br.
Schizoglossum heterophyllum (E.Mey.) Schltr.
Schizoglossum heterophyllum var. majus N.E.Br.
Schizoglossum heterophyllum var. schinzianum (Schltr.) N.E.Br.
Schizoglossum schinzianum Schltr.
Schizoglossum villosum Schltr.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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