Biology:Erica brachialis
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Erica brachialis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. brachialis
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| Binomial name | |
| Erica brachialis Salisb.
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Erica brachialis, the hairy-tube heath, is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs on the Cape Peninsula and also from Rooiels to Hangklip.[2] There are currently only 1 200 plants in six subpopulations. The plant's habitat is threatened by coastal development, veld fires and invasive plants.[3]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q15378102 entry
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