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Carpacoce burchellii Puff  
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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesCarpacoce burchellii Puff 
BibliographyFl. S. Afr. 31(1; 2): 59 (1986)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatshady rocks
Altitude300-1100m
Descriptionleaves deccusate, linear, ericoid, glabrous or on margins scabrous, at base dilated, flowers of 1-4, axillary, sessile calyx and corolla 5-merous, tube 1-2mm, corolla lobes 5mm
Size20-30cm
Colorgreenish, purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationshady, humous, rock crevices
alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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