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Erica sphaerocephala J.C.Wendl. ex Benth. sect. Pseuderemia 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica sphaerocephala J.C.Wendl. ex Benth. sect. Pseuderemia
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 658 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands and heaths
Altitude400-600m
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves erect, densely imbricate, linear to narrowly lanceolate, acute, sulcate, ciliate, flowers in spherical heads, corolla urceolate, glabrous
Size20-50cm
Colorrose
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsErica oxysepala var. pubescens Guthrie & Bolus
Ericoides sphaerocephalum (J.C.Wendl. ex Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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