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Prismatocarpus tenerrimus H.Buek  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesPrismatocarpus tenerrimus H.Buek 
BibliographyEnum. Pl. Afric. Austral. [C.F.Ecklon & K.L.P.Zeyher]: 384 (1837)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude300-1500m
Descriptionbranchlets filiform, subglabrous, leaves alternate, erect, linear, acuminate, glabrous, bracts ovate, ciliate, flowers infundibuliform, axillary, sessile, sessile spike, calyx
Size10-30cm
Colorblue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
cuttings in spring
SynonymsCampanula tenerrima (H.Buek) D.Dietr.
Prismatocarpus burchelii Vatke
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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