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Chaenostoma affine Bernh.  
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FamilySCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus speciesChaenostoma affine Bernh. 
BibliographyFlora 27: 834 (1844)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude500-1200m
Descriptionleaves opposite, linear or oblanceolate, obtuse, sessile, sparsely dentate, thick, minutely glandular hirsute, flowers in raceme, calyx lobes lanceolate, corolla cylindrical
Size15-30cm
Colorwhite, purple
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSutera affinis (Bernh.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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