Erica annectens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 61 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671378
Common Names
- Erica Annectens
- Connecting Heath
- Heath of the Connecting
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica annectens (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 annectens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make honey and as a medicinal herb to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica annectens 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 annectens can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Erica annectens
Erica annectens can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Erica annectens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica annectens?
Erica annectens
What is the common name of Erica annectens?
Connected heath
What is the habitat of Erica annectens?
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
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.