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Syncolostemon thorncroftii (N.E.Br.) D.F.Otieno  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesSyncolostemon thorncroftii (N.E.Br.) D.F.Otieno 
BibliographyTaxon 55: 954 (2006)
Native RangeTransvaal
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude900-1700m
Descriptionleaves opposite, lanceolate, acute, tapered to short petiole, sparsely pubescent, flowers of 3-6 in 2-4 whorls, calyx pubescent, corolla 20-25mm long
Size15-30cm
Colorrose, purple
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, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsHemizygia thorncroftii (N.E.Br.) Ashby
Orthosiphon thorncroftii N.E.Br.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (TVL Northern Provinces)
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