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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica pallens Andrews 
BibliographyCol. Engr. Heaths 3: 194 (1806)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves patent, subulate, pubescent, white-green, 4-6mm long, flowers 3-6 in umbels, horizontal, sepals lanceolate, corolla clavate-tubular, straight, glabrous, 2cm long
Size10-15cm
Colorsulphur yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsErica x dickensonii G.Lodd.
Ericoides x pallens (Andrews) Kuntze
Syringodea x dickensonii (G.Lodd.) G.Don
Syringodea x pallens (Andrews) G.Don
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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