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Helichrysum zwartbergense Bolus trib. Gnaphalieae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesHelichrysum zwartbergense Bolus trib. Gnaphalieae
BibliographyTrans. S. African Philos. Soc. 18: 382 (1907)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1200-2200m
Descriptionstems white lanate, leaves 3-8mm, spathulate to suborbiculate, rounded, densely grey-white lanate, capitula terminal, surrounded by leaves, phyllaries soon caducous
Size1-3cm
Colorpale yellow-brown
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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