Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
672023

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Wendl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beob. : 48 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671355

Common Names

  • Erica Amoena
  • Lovely Heath
  • Heath of Love

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Description

Erica amoena (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is commonly found in heathlands, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make honey, tea, and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica amoena is a small, white to pinkish-white bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica amoena can be propagated by seed or division. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20F (-29C).

Where to Find Erica amoena

Erica amoena can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Erica amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica amoena?

Erica amoena

What is the common name of Erica amoena?

Lovely heath

What type of plant is Erica amoena?

Erica amoena is a shrub

Species in the Erica genus

Erica abbottii, Erica abelii, Erica abietina, Erica accommodata, Erica acuta, Erica adnata, Erica aestiva, Erica affinis, Erica agglutinans, Erica aghillana, Erica albens, Erica albertyniae, Erica albescens, Erica albospicata, Erica alexandri, Erica alfredii, Erica algida, Erica alnea, Erica alopecurus, Erica alticola, Erica altiphila, Erica amalophylla, Erica amatolensis, Erica amicorum, Erica amidae, Erica amoena, Erica amphigena, Erica ampullacea, Erica andreaei, Erica andringitrensis, Erica aneimena, Erica anemodes, Erica anguliger, Erica angulosa, Erica annalis, Erica annectens, Erica anomala, Erica arachnocalyx, Erica arborea, Erica arborescens, Erica arcuata, Erica ardens, Erica arenaria, Erica areolata, Erica argentea, Erica argyraea, Erica aristata, Erica aristella, Erica aristifolia, Erica armandiana,

Species in the Ericaceae family