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Anthospermum ecklonis Sond.  
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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesAnthospermum ecklonis Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 3: 32 (1865)
Native Rangewc. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude100-500m
Descriptionbranchlets and leaves scabrously pubescent, leaves opposite, revolute, lanceolate, mucronulate, abaxially whitish, flowers 4-merous, axillary, crowded, corolla scabrous
Size15-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAnthospermum dregei ssp. ecklonis (Sond.) Puff
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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