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Lobelia chamaedryfolia (C.Presl) A.DC.  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesLobelia chamaedryfolia (C.Presl) A.DC. 
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 364 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov. to KwaZulu-Natal
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude400-1500m
Descriptionstems hirsute, leaves obovate, obtuse, tapered to petiole, coarsely dentate, upper leaves oblong-lanceolate, flowers pedicellate in lax raceme, calyx pubescent, lobes subulate
Size15-30cm
Colorblue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
basal cuttings in spring
SynonymsDortmanna chamaedryfolia (C.Presl) Kuntze
Rapuntium chamaedryfolium C.Presl
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAT KwaZulu-Natal)
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