Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bakeri
ID:
672131

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Salter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 22: 37 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671463

Common Names

  • Erica bakeri
  • Baker's Heath
  • Baker's Erica

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Description

Erica bakeri (also called Baker's 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 bakeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica bakeri flower is a small, bell-shaped flower that is usually white in color. The seeds are tiny and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica bakeri 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 bakeri

Erica bakeri can be found in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Erica bakeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica bakeri?

Erica bakeri

What is the family of Erica bakeri?

Ericaceae

Where is Erica bakeri native to?

South Africa

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