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Wahlenbergia oxyphylla A.DC.  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesWahlenbergia oxyphylla A.DC. 
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 427 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov. to Namibia
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude200-1600m
Descriptionbranchlets densely hirsute, densely leafy, leaves patent, ovate-acuminate or lanceolate, rigid, spinose, on both faces hirsute, flowers tubular in panicle
Size10-25cm
Colorblue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
cuttings in spring
SynonymsCampanopsis oxyphylla (A.DC.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAM Namibia)
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