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FamilyRHAMNACEAE
Genus speciesPhylica propinqua Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 496 (1860)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude100-1200m
Descriptionleaves patent, shortly petiolate, oblong-lanceolate, acute, glabrous, adaxially nitid, abaxially tomentose, flowers in subspherical head, bracts of involucre oblong, acute
Size15-40cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring after hot water treatment, germ. 3-6 months,
cuttings in late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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