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Prismatocarpus nitidus L‘Hér.  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesPrismatocarpus nitidus L‘Hér. 
BibliographySert. Angl.: 2 (1789)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude400-1400m
Descriptionleaves few, ovate-oblong, flat, sparsely serrate, nitid, flowers 2-4, terminal, crowded, calyx glabrous, lobes lanceolate, corolla infundibuliform
Size10-35cm
Colorpale blue, whitish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
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
SynonymsCampanula prismatocarpus Aiton
Codiphus nitidus (L´Hér.) Raf.
Prismatocarpus hookeri Sweet
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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