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Erica physophylla Benth. sect. Ceramia 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica physophylla Benth. sect. Ceramia
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 682 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Descriptionbranchlets reddish, leaves crowded, ovate, seemingly ventricose, glabrous, long white adpressed ciliate, flowers terminal, pedicellate, broadly calyculate, glabrous, 3mm
Size3-5cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring
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
SynonymsEricoides physophyllum (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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