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Fumana fontanesii Clauson ex Pomel  
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FamilyCISTACEAE
Genus speciesFumana fontanesii Clauson ex Pomel 
BibliographyMat. Fl. Atl.: 10 (1860)
Native Rangenw. Africa
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Descriptionglabrous, leaves elliptic-lanceolate, carnose, glaucous, 5-10mm, midrib distinct, flowers in terminal racemes, outer sepals linear, green, the inner ovate, rose
Size8-20cm
Colorumber
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCistus fumana var. calycina Desf.
Fumana arbuscula Ball
Fumana calycina (Dunal) Clauson ex Ball
Fumana spachii var. calycina Desf.
Helianthemum calycinum Dunal
Pomelina fontanesii (Clauson ex Pomel) Güemes & Raynaud
Territory2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (ALG Algeria, MOR Morocco, TUN Tunisia)
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