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Xysmalobium prunelloides Turcz.  
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FamilyAPOCYNACEAE
Genus speciesXysmalobium prunelloides Turcz. 
BibliographyBull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 21(I): 254 (1848)
Native Rangee. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude600-2400m
Descriptionstems scabrously pubescent, leaves petiolate, 2-4cm, ovate, acute, on base broadly rounded, flat, finely adpressed hirsute, umbels solitary, terminal, 14-30-flowered
Size15-35cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division after flowering
SynonymsAsclepias harveyana (Schltr.) Schltr.
Gomphocarpus harveyanus Schltr.
Gomphocarpus prunelloides (Turcz.) Schltr.
Xysmalobium pedunculatum Harv.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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