Erica anemodes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 31: 3 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671371
Common Names
- Erica Anemodes
- Wind-like Heath
- Heath of the Wind-like
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica anemodes (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 anemodes is a species of flowering plant in the heather family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally for a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica anemodes 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica anemodes can be propagated through division of clumps or by seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional blooming.
Where to Find Erica anemodes
Erica anemodes can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Erica anemodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica anemodes?
Erica anemodes
What is the common name of Erica anemodes?
Anemodes heath
What is the habitat of Erica anemodes?
It is found in rocky outcrops, heaths and grasslands
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
References
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.