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Selago saxatilis E.Mey.  
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FamilySCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus speciesSelago saxatilis E.Mey. 
BibliographyComm. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 269 (1838)
Native RangeCape Prov. to Lesotho
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude1300-2300m
Descriptionbranchlets minutely pubescent, leaves in approximate fascicles, linear or oblong-linear, obtuse, subglabrous, spikes minute, capitate, dense, producing elongated panicle
Size10-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsWalafrida basutica E.Phillips
Walafrida saxatilis (E.Mey.) Rolfe
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, LES Lesotho, OFS Free State)
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