Erica austronyassana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alm & T.C.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(7): 18 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671448
Common Names
- Erica austronyassana
- Southern Heath
- Southern Bell
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica austronyassana (also called 'Southern Nyassa Heath' and 'Southern Nyassa Bell Heather', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erica austronyassana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica austroverna has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica austronyassana is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by seed, cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Erica austronyassana
Erica austronyassana can be found in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
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
Thore Christian Elias Fries (1886-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Carl Gustav Alm (1888-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alm' in the authors string.