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Cyphia persicifolia C.Presl  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesCyphia persicifolia C.Presl 
BibliographyComm. Pl. Afr. Austr. [E.H.F.Meyer]: 296 (1838)
Native RangeCape Prov. to Transvaal
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude0-900m
Descriptionleaves sessile, linear-lanceolate, acute, remotely serrate, margins revolute, floral stems sulcate, leafy, flowers numerous in spike, corolla 15-20mm, bilabiate
Size10-40cm
Colorpale purple, rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
division of tubers in late summer
SynonymsCyphia assimilis Sond.
Cyphia linarioides var. major C.Presl
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, OFS Free State, TVL Northern Provinces)
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