Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bruniifolia
ID:
672232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 341 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671564

Common Names

  • Erica bruniifolia
  • Bruniifolia Heath
  • Bruniifolia's Heath

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Synonyms

  • Blaeria bruniifolia (Salisb.) G.Don [valid]
  • Erica incurva J.C.Wendl. [valid]
  • Ericoides bruniifolium (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides incurvum (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica incurva incurva [valid]

Description

Erica bruniifolia (also called brown-leaved 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 bruniifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica bruniifolia var. barbigera (Klotzsch ex Benth) Dulfer
Erica bruniifolia var. solandroides (Andrews) Dulfer
Erica bruniifolia var. stellata (Lodd.) Dulfer
Erica bruniifolia var. subglabra (Bolus) Dulfer
Erica bruniifolia var. bruniifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica bruniifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica bruniifolia can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Erica bruniifolia

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

Erica bruniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica bruniifolia?

Erica bruniifolia

What is the common name of Erica bruniifolia?

Bruniifolia Heath Erica

What is the natural habitat of Erica bruniifolia?

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