Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorr & E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 80 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671540
Common Names
- Erica boutonii
- Boutonii Heath
- Boutonii Heather
Synonyms
- Philippia ciliata Benth. [valid]
- Philippia ciliata cinerea H.Perrier [valid]
- Salaxis ciliata (Benth.) D.Dietr. [valid]
Description
Erica boutonii (also called Bouton's 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 boutonii 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 boutonii flower is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, green, needle-like shoot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica boutonii 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 boutonii
Erica boutonii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Erica boutonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica boutonii?
Erica boutonii
What is the natural habitat of Erica boutonii?
Erica boutonii is native to South Africa.
What are the care requirements for Erica boutonii?
Erica boutonii 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