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Agathosma humilis Sond.  
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FamilyRUTACEAE
Genus speciesAgathosma humilis Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 406 (1860)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov. (Clanwilliam)
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1200-1500m
Descriptionbranchlets pubescent, leaves imbricate, patent, lanceolate, obtuse, adaxially glabrous, abaxially pubescent, flowers in few flowered, dense umbels, calyx pubescent
Size9-12cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
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
SynonymsAgathosma humilis var. capitata Dümmer
Hartogia humilis (Sond.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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