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Selago fruticosa L.  
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FamilySCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus speciesSelago fruticosa L. 
BibliographyMant. Pl.: 87 (1767)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude200-700m
Descriptionleaves crowded, patent, oblong-linear, obtuse, pilose, spikes narrow, oblong, dense, bracts lanceolate-linear, obtuse, calyx pubescent, lobes oblong, ciliate
Size15-45cm
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, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSelago fruticulosa Rolfe
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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