Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baueri
ID:
672153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths , ed. 2, 6: t. 252 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671485

Common Names

  • Erica baueri
  • Bauer's heath
  • Bauer's heather

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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica baueri sub. gouriquae E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.
Erica baueri sub. baueri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica baueri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica baueri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Erica baueri

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

Erica baueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica baueri?

Erica baueri

What is the common name of Erica baueri?

Bauer's heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica baueri?

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