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Parapodium crispum N.E.Br.  
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FamilyAPOCYNACEAE
Genus speciesParapodium crispum N.E.Br. 
BibliographyHooker‘s Icon. Pl. 28: t. 2744 (1905)
Native Rangee. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude500-1800m
Descriptionleaves dense, 6-10cm, linear-lanceolate, acute, tapered to petiole, coriaceous, sinuate, glabrous, umbels numerous, axillary, 3-4-flowered, sepals glabrous, corolla 8-10mm
Size15-20cm
Coloryellow-brown
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in spring
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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