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Chaenostoma subspicatum Benth.  
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FamilySCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus speciesChaenostoma subspicatum Benth. 
BibliographyCompan. Bot. Mag. 1: 376 (1836)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude0-200m
Descriptionleaves elliptic or oblong, obtuse, narrowly decurrent, distinctly dentate, flowers numerous in terminal, spicate raceme, calyx glabrous, lobes lanceolate-linear
Size5-30cm
Color
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSutera subspicata (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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