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Erica leptoclada Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. sect. Ceramia 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica leptoclada Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. sect. Ceramia
BibliographyObserv. Bot. Descript. Pl. Nov. Herb. Van Heurckiani 1: 34 (1870)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionbranchlets glandular-hirsute, leaves patent, linear to broadly lanceolate, acute, glandular-hirsute and ciliate, flowers of 3 at apex of branchlets, corolla infundibuliform
Size20-30cm
Color
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
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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