Family | ERICACEAE |
Genus species | Erica azaleifolia Salisb. sect. Geissostegia |
Bibliography | Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 334 (1802) |
Native Range | w. Cape Prov. |
Primary Biome | Subtropical |
Habitat | thickets and steppes |
Altitude | 600-900m |
Description | branchlets pubescent, leaves patent, ovate or oblong, obtuse, thick, shiny, 2-3mm long, bracts ovate-orbiculate, ciliate, sepals spathulate, corolla urceolate, 3-4mm long |
Size | 15-40cm |
Color | white, rose |
Bloom | late spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | subshrub |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
Synonyms | Ericoides azaleifolium (Salisb.) Kuntze Eurylepis azaleiflora Steud. Eurylepis azaleifolia G.Don |
Territory | 2 Africa 27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces) |