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| | Family | ASCLEPIADACEAE |
| Genus species var. | Asclepias cucullata (Schltr.) Schltr. |
| Synonyms | Gomphocarpus cucullatus Schltr. (basionym) |
| | Asclepias scabrifolia (S.Moore) Goyder (var.) |
| Territory |
SOUTH AFRICA
grassland
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| Altitude | 1000-2400m |
| Description |
leaves erect, narrow, 7-10mm long, with revolute margins, shortly scabrous hirsute, abaxially distinctly costate, flowers stellate, tetramerous, in erect inflorescence |
| Size | 15-40cm |
| Color | pink |
| Bloom | spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft, fl. stem ascending
| | Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C
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