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Erica globiceps (N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica globiceps (N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv. 
BibliographyContr. Bolus Herb. 19: 147 (2000)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude100-200m
Descriptionbranchlets finely pubescent, leaves 2mm, ovate, acute, subglabrous, ciliate, flowers subsessile in terminal heads, corolla 3-merous, 3-4mm, tubular
Size20-30cm
Colorrose
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
SynonymsSyndesmanthus globiceps N.E.Br.
Syndesmanthus sympiezoides N.E.Br.
Syndesmanthus zeyheri Bolus ex N.E.Br.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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