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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica heterophylla Guthrie & Bolus 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 4(1): 142 (1905)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionbranchlets hirsute, laxly leafy, leaves patent, lanceolate and acute to broadly elliptic and obtuse, subglabrous, flowers pedicellate, urceolate-campanulate, 2-3mm long
Size15-20cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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