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Erica corydalis Salisb. sect. Cyatholoma 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica corydalis Salisb. sect. Cyatholoma
BibliographyTrans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 334 (1802)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude900-1200m
Descriptionleaves curvate, lanceolate to oblong, acute, thick, glabrous, nitid, 3-5mm, flowers at short branchlets, sepals ovate, acute, corolla subrotate
Size25-40cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsEricoides corydalis (Salisb.) Kuntze
Eurystegia corydalis (Salisb.) G.Don
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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