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Aspidoglossum grandiflorum (Schltr.) Kupicha trib. Stapeliae 
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FamilyAPOCYNACEAE
Genus speciesAspidoglossum grandiflorum (Schltr.) Kupicha trib. Stapeliae
BibliographyKew Bull. 38: 647 (1984)
Native Rangee. Cape Prov. to Free State
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude600-1800m
Descriptionstems pubescent, leaves patent, verticillate, linear, acute, adaxially scabrously pubescent, umbels sessile on nodes, 3-6-flowered, sepals lanceolate, corolla lobes reflexed
Size5-15cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division of tubers in late summer
SynonymsSchizoglossum grandiflorum Schltr.
Schizoglossum macowanii N.E.Br.
Schizoglossum macowanii var. tugelense N.E.Br.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAT KwaZulu-Natal, OFS Free State)
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