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Cyphia linarioides C.Presl  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesCyphia linarioides C.Presl 
BibliographyEnum. Pl. Afric. Austral. [C.F.Ecklon & K.L.P.Zeyher]: 391 (1837)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude30-800m
Descriptionglabrous, stems on base ramose, leaves sessile, linear, narrow, remotely denticulate, flowers in flexuous, secund raceme, calyx lobes acute, erect, corolla 8-10mm
Size10-40cm
Colorpale rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
division of tubers in late summer
SynonymsCyphia campestris Eckl. & Zeyh. ex. C.Presl
Cyphia campestris var. nudiuscula E.Wimm.
Cyphia tenuifolia A.DC.
Cyphia undulata var. linarioides (C.Presl) E.Wimm.
Cyphia volubilis var. racemosa Griess.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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