Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
botryoides
ID:
672203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dulfer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 66: 20 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671535

Common Names

  • Erica botryoides
  • Botryoides Heath
  • Botryoides Heather

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Description

Erica botryoides (also called cluster heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky and sandy soils, as well as in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica botryoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica botryoides flower is a small, tubular, pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, green, needle-like shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica botryoides 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 botryoides

Erica botryoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Erica botryoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica botryoides?

Erica botryoides

What is the natural habitat of Erica botryoides?

Erica botryoides is native to South Africa.

What are the care requirements for Erica botryoides?

Erica botryoides prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and pruned after flowering.

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