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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesAizoon zeyheri Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 2: 470 (1862)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Descriptionbranchlets alternate, short, leaves opposite, shortly petiolate, ovate, acute, abaxially obtusely carinate, appresed white hirsute, flowers axillary, sessile
Size5-10cm
Color
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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