Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anguliger
ID:
672040

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 271 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671372

Common Names

  • Erica Anguliger
  • Angled Heath
  • Heath of the Angled

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Synonyms

  • Thoracosperma parviflora (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Thoracosperma puberula (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Thoracosperma discolor (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Thoracosperma tenuis (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Anomalanthus anguliger N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Anomalanthus collinus N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Anomalanthus curviflorus N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Anomalanthus discolor Klotzsch [valid]
  • Anomalanthus galpinii N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Anomalanthus lesliei Compton [valid]
  • Anomalanthus marlothii N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Anomalanthus parviflorus (Klotzsch) N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Anomalanthus puberulus (Klotzsch) N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Anomalanthus salteri Compton [valid]
  • Anomalanthus scoparius Klotzsch [valid]
  • Anomalanthus turbinatus N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Blaeria parviflora Klotzsch [valid]
  • Blaeria puberula Klotzsch [valid]
  • Codonanthemum discolor Benth. [valid]
  • Codonanthemum parviflorum (Klotzsch) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Codonanthemum puberulum (Klotzsch) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Codonanthemum tenue Benth. [valid]
  • Thoracosperma puberulum (Klotzsch) N.E.Br. [valid]

Description

Erica anguliger (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 anguliger is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and in topiary. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica anguliger 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 anguliger 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 anguliger

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

Erica anguliger FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica anguliger?

Erica anguliger

What is the common name of Erica anguliger?

Angled heath

What is the habitat of Erica anguliger?

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