Erica omninoglabra H.A.Baker

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Erica omninoglabra H.A.Baker ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    E. E. Esterhuysen 33404, 11 Dec 1973

  • Location

    South Africa. Western Cape. Swellendam, S slopes along south approach to Goedgeloof Pk. (Misty Point).

  • Habitat

    In peaty places, sun or shade. These plants also spread out amongst and beneath other shrubs. Very local.

  • Description

    Plants form dense masses, and the flowers tend to be hidden beneath dense foliage. Weak straggling plants, soft and green in shade, more robust in sun. On exposed ledges and steep slopes plants are dwarfed and flowers conspicuous. The corolla is white on the shaded plants and tinged pink where the aspect is sunny. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 10036

    Occurrence ID: ee45fad2-d7ce-4e93-8c77-27b40c8d3736

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  • Region

    Africa

  • Country

    South Africa

  • State/Province

    Western Cape

  • Locality

    Swellendam, S slopes along south approach to Goedgeloof Pk. (Misty Point).

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1371.6 m. (4500 ft.)

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