| Erica brachialis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. brachialis |
| Binomial name | |
| Erica brachialis Salisb. | |
| Synonyms | |
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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]