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Nemesia denticulata (Benth.) A.L.Grant ex Fourc.  
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FamilySCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus speciesNemesia denticulata (Benth.) A.L.Grant ex Fourc. 
BibliographyMem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 20: 73 (1941)
Native Rangee. Cape Prov. to KwaZulu-Natal
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude5-1600m
Descriptionglabrous, leaves opposite, ovate-oval or oblong, obtuse, base decurrent, subentire, thick, flowers in short, compact, terminal raceme, flowers ca. 1cm across
Size10-60cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDiascia denticulata Benth.
Nemesia natalitia Sond.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAT KwaZulu-Natal)
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