Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borboniifolia
ID:
672201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 386 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671533

Common Names

  • Erica borboniifolia
  • Borboniifolia's heath
  • Borboniifolia's heather

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Synonyms

  • Lamprotis togata (Sims) G.Don [valid]
  • Lamprotis borboniifolia G.Don [valid]
  • Lamprotis aperta G.Don [valid]
  • Ericoides borboniifolium (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica borboniifolia (also called 'Borboniifolia Heath' and 'Borboniifolia Bell Heather', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica borboniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica borboniifolia has pink or white flowers, which are tubular in shape and have 4 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica borboniifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained cutting compost.

Where to Find Erica borboniifolia

Erica borboniifolia can be found in South Africa.

Erica borboniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica borboniifolia?

Erica borboniifolia

What is the common name of Erica borboniifolia?

Borbonius Heath Erica

What is the natural habitat of Erica borboniifolia?

It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy, and dry areas

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