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Killickia compacta (Killick) Bräuchler & al.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesKillickia compacta (Killick) Bräuchler & al. 
BibliographyBot. J. Linn. Soc. 157: 584 (2008)
Native RangeKwaZulu-Natal
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude2000-2300m
Descriptionstems glandular-lanate, leaves shortly petiolate, broadly ovate to orbiculate, sparsely glandular-lanate, rounded, flowers solitary in axils of upper leaves, corolla 7mm long
Size15-30cm
Colorrose, white, yellowish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsMicromeria compacta (Killick) R.Morales
Satureja compacta Killick
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (NAT KwaZulu-Natal)
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