| Synonyms: |
Blaeria michelsoniana Spirlet Erica bequaertii De Wild. Erica berghiana Spirlet Erica butaguensis De Wild. Erica harroyana Spirlet Erica linderi Mildbr. Erica rugegensis Engl. Erica ruwenzoriensis Alm & T.C.E.Fr. Erica scaettae Staner |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
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| Habitat: | In montane forests, rocky ericoid scrub and shrubby marshes. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1600 - 3700 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | DR Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. |
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| Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m, shrub under 2 m. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Ntore, S. & al. (2024). Checklist of the vascular plants of Burundi Page 106. Troupin, G. (1985). Ericaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume III Pages 5 - 6. as subsp. rugegensis (Includes a picture). |