Erica annalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 32: 178 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671377
Common Names
- Erica Annalis
- Annual Heath
- Heath of the Annual
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica annalis (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in heathlands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erica annalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica annalis is white or pink, bell-shaped and has five petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica annalis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Erica annalis
Erica annalis can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Erica annalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica annalis?
Erica annalis
What is the common name of Erica annalis?
Annual heath
What is the habitat of Erica annalis?
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.
Inge Magdalene Oliver (1947-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Oliv.' in the authors string.