Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burchelliana
ID:
672243

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 241 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671575

Common Names

  • Erica burchelliana
  • Burchelliana Heath
  • Burchelliana's Heath

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Synonyms

  • Coilostigma glabrum Benth. [valid]

Description

Erica burchelliana (also called Burchell's Heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows in sandy soils, grasslands, and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Erica burchelliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It is also used as a bee plant, providing nectar and pollen for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica burchelliana flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica burchelliana 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 burchelliana

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

Erica burchelliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica burchelliana?

Erica burchelliana

What is the common name of Erica burchelliana?

Burchell's Heath Erica

What is the natural habitat of Erica burchelliana?

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