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Erica celsiana (G.Don) G.Lodd. ex Regel sect. Cyatholoma 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica celsiana (G.Don) G.Lodd. ex Regel sect. Cyatholoma
BibliographyVerh. Vereins Beförd. Gartenbaues König. Preuss. Staaten 16: 284 (1842)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptionglabrous, leaves in whorls of 3, linear, erect, 4-6mm, flowers terminal, pedicellate, bracts lanceolate, acute, bright yellow, corolla infundibuliform, 5mm
Size20-30cm
Colorpale red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCallista celsiana G.Don
Erica thunbergii var. celsiana (G.Don) Benth.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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