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Gerbera wrightii Harv. trib. Mutisieae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesGerbera wrightii Harv. trib. Mutisieae
BibliographyFl. Cap. 3: 521 (1865)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude80-800m
Descriptionleaves petiolate, cordate, denticulate, adaxially glabrescent, abaxially thinly white tomentose, scape thinly arachnose, capitula solitary, involucre arachnose
Size10-40cm
Coloryellow, orange
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsGerbera leucothrix Harv.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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