Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorr & E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 78 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671480
Common Names
- Erica barnettiana
- Barnett's Heath
- Barnett's Erica
Description
Erica barnettiana (also called Barnett'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 barnettiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica barnettiana has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica barnettiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be protected from cold winds.
Where to Find Erica barnettiana
Erica barnettiana can be found in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Erica barnettiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica barnettiana?
Erica barnettiana
What is the common name of Erica barnettiana?
Barnett's heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica barnettiana?
Woodland, heathland and scrub
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