Erica axilliflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Bartl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 640 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671457
Common Names
- Erica axilliflora
- Axillary-flowered Heath
- Axillary-flowered Bell
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica axilliflora (also called Axillary-flowered Heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas and scrubland. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring.
Uses & Benefits
Erica axilliflora 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 binaria 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 axilliflora 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 axilliflora
Erica axilliflora 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
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.