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Erica curtophylla Guthrie & Bolus sect. Chlorocodon 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica curtophylla Guthrie & Bolus sect. Chlorocodon
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 4(1): 216 (1905)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands and heaths
Descriptionbranchlets puberulent, leaves erect, curvate, oblong, obtuse, adaxially flat, convex, thick, rigid, glabrous, inflorescence compact pseudo-raceme, corolla campanulate
Size20-30cm
Colorpale red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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