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Selago diffusa Thunb.  
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FamilySCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus speciesSelago diffusa Thunb. 
BibliographyProdr. Pl. Cap.: 99 (1800)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude0-170m
Descriptionleaves numerous, patent, linear, obtuse, pubescent, spikes in youth oblong or subcapitate, then lax, bracts oblong-lanceolate, acute, calyx pubescent
Size10-30cm
Color
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
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
SynonymsSelago diosmoides Rolfe
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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