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Zyrphelis perezioides (Less.) G.L.Nesom trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesZyrphelis perezioides (Less.) G.L.Nesom trib. Astereae
BibliographyPhytologia 76: 92 (1994)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatgrassland
Altitude500-1400m
Descriptionleaves basal, linear-spathulate, acute, subentire, pilose, floral stems with few leaflets, densely glandular-pubescent, phyllaries linear, acute
Size5-25cm
Colorpurple
Bloomlate spring
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in spring and late summer
SynonymsAlairia perezoides (Less.) Kuntze
Aster perezoides Less.
Mairia perezoides (Less.) Nees
Zyrphelis pilosella Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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