Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
359305

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 29: 256 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358637

Common Names

  • Heath Banksia
  • Heath Banksia Tree
  • Heath Tree

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Description

Linconia ericoides (also called Heath-like Linconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist and shady areas of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Linconia ericoides is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linconia ericoides has small, white flowers in clusters of three, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The seeds are small, winged, and are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a tuft of needle-like leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linconia ericoides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be potted up into individual containers.

Where to Find Linconia ericoides

Linconia ericoides is native to the western United States and Canada.

Linconia ericoides FAQ

What are the common names of Linconia ericoides?

Heath linconia

What is the natural habitat of Linconia ericoides?

It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

What is the growth rate of Linconia ericoides?

It grows at a slow rate.

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,

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