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Erica ixanthera Benth. sect. Pachysa 
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesErica ixanthera Benth. sect. Pachysa
BibliographyProdr. [A.P.de Candolle] 7: 660 (1839)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatshady rocks
Descriptionglabrous, leaves patent, curvate, linear, obtuse, adaxially flat, abaxially sulcate, thin, nitid, 6-10mm, flowers of 5-8 in terminal umbels, corolla urceolate, ca. 4mm
Size10-15cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationshady, humous, rock crevices
alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsEricoides ixantherum (Benth.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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