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Gazania leucolaena DC. trib. Arctotidae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesGazania leucolaena DC. trib. Arctotidae
BibliographyProdr. 6: 509 (1838)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptionleaves long petiolate, oblong-obovate, abaxially grey tomentose, adaxially subglabrous, on apex trisect, stem leaves linear, capitula solitary, involucre obovate
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGazania rigens var. leucolaena (DC.) Rössler
Gazania uniflora var. leucolaena (DC.) Harv.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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