Erica ignita E.G.H.Oliv.

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Erica ignita E.G.H.Oliv. ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    E. G. H. Oliver 10944, 28 Oct 1997

  • Location

    South Africa. Western Cape. Riviersonerend Mtns.; Pilaarkop. Grid Ref: 3419BB.

  • Habitat

    Moist S-slopes below ridge WNW of peak. Open slopes at base of cliffs or on steep areas between cliffs. Short moist fynbos burnt in 1994. Local.

  • Description

    erect shrubs, 0.5-0.7 m high. Robust, erect shrubs, 500-700 mm high, with very prominent, congested spiklike synflorescences. Flowers flaming red against the sky, dull red in other light; mostly past their prime. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 468459

    Occurrence ID: fcad4895-f7ad-4aa2-8105-bacce4989604

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  • Region

    Africa

  • Country

    South Africa

  • State/Province

    Western Cape

  • Locality

    Riviersonerend Mtns.; Pilaarkop. Grid Ref: 3419BB

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1463 m. (4800 ft.)

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