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Cotyledon tomentosa Harv.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCotyledon tomentosa Harv. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. 2: 373 (1862)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude700-800m
Descriptionleaves 3-7cm, oblanceolate to oblong, flattened, green, tomentose, the upper 1/3 with 3-8 red teeth, inflorescence to 16cm, sepals green, corolla 12-16mm, lobes curvate
Size10-20cm
Colororange-red
Bloomsummer, autumn
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late spring
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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