Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bergiana
ID:
672167

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 235 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671499

Common Names

  • Erica bergiana
  • Berg's heath
  • Berg's heather

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Synonyms

  • Octopera bergiana (L.) D.Don [valid]
  • Erica florida Thunb. [valid]
  • Erica lacuniflora Salisb. [valid]
  • Ericoides bergianum (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides floridum (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica bergiana (also called Berg's heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.3–1 m (1–3 ft). It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas and on coastal sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Erica bergiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica bergiana var. glabra J.C.Wendl.
Erica bergiana var. bergiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica bergiana 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 bergiana 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 bergiana

Erica bergiana is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Erica bergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica bergiana?

Erica bergiana

What is the family of Erica bergiana?

Ericaceae

Where is Erica bergiana 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