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Wahlenbergia decipiens A.DC.  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesWahlenbergia decipiens A.DC. 
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 427 (1839)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude15-330m
Descriptionstems scabrous, leaves linear, acuminate, spiny, rigid, denticulate, flowers in racemose panicle, calyx glabrous, lobes revolute, rigid, acute, corolla tubular, lobes linear
Size5-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
basal cuttings in spring
SynonymsCampanopsis decipiens (A.DC.) Kuntze
Wahlenbergia longisepala Brehmer
Wahlenbergia longispicata Dinter
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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