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Carpacoce heteromorpha (H.Buek) L.Bolus  
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FamilyRUBIACEAE
Genus speciesCarpacoce heteromorpha (H.Buek) L.Bolus 
BibliographyJ. Bot. 34: 25 (1896)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude50-1200m
Descriptionleaves deccusate, dense, linear, patent, curvate, terete, margins finely white hirsute, flowers solitary, sessile, concealed amongst leaves, 4-seriate
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow-green, yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsMerciera heteromorpha H.Buek
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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