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Erica azaleifolia Salisb. sect. Geissostegia 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica azaleifolia Salisb. sect. Geissostegia
BibliographyTrans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 334 (1802)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude600-900m
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves patent, ovate or oblong, obtuse, thick, shiny, 2-3mm long, bracts ovate-orbiculate, ciliate, sepals spathulate, corolla urceolate, 3-4mm long
Size15-40cm
Colorwhite, rose
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsEricoides azaleifolium (Salisb.) Kuntze
Eurylepis azaleiflora Steud.
Eurylepis azaleifolia G.Don
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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