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Erica senilis Klotzsch ex Benth. sect. Chromostegia 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica senilis Klotzsch ex Benth. sect. Chromostegia
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 617 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude600-1900m
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves oblong-lanceolate, deeply sulcate, adaxially flat, glabrous, finely pilose, 2-3mm, flowers in heads 1cm broad, corolla subglobular, 3mm long
Size12-20cm
Colorwhite
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
SynonymsEricoides senilis (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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