Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bibax
ID:
672172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 358 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671504

Common Names

  • Erica bibax
  • Bibax Heath
  • Bibax Heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica flammea Andrews [valid]
  • Ericoides flammeum (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica bibax (also called Bibax 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 bibax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erica bibax are white to pink, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica bibax 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 bibax

Erica bibax can be found in South Africa.

Erica bibax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica bibax?

Erica bibax

What is the common name of Erica bibax?

Bibax heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica bibax?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and sandy soils.

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