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Erica zeyheri A.Spreng sect. Euryloma 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica zeyheri A.Spreng sect. Euryloma
BibliographyTent. Suppl.: 12 (1825)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves curvate, patent, linear, acute, glandular-ciliate, thick, 5-7mm, flowers 4-6 in umbel, sepals oblong, sulcate, viscid, corolla glabrous, urceolate, 8mm
Size20-30cm
Colorpurple pink
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsErica curvifolia var. zeyheri (A.Spreng.) Bolus
Ericoides zeyheri (A.Spreng.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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