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Agathosma robusta Eckl. & Zeyh.  
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FamilyRUTACEAE
Genus speciesAgathosma robusta Eckl. & Zeyh. 
BibliographyEnum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 110 (1835)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov. (Swellendam)
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves erect, imbricate, linear, adaxially glabrous, abaxially lanate, at apex with spine, flowers in umbel, calyx lanate, lobes obtuse
Size20-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDiosma robusta (Eckl. & Zeyh.) D.Dietr.
Hartogia robusta (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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