Erica caespitosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42: 244 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671585
Common Names
- Erica caespitosa
- Caespitose Heath
- Caespitose's Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica caespitosa (also called Caespitose Heather, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erica caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make honey and as a medicinal herb to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Erica caespitosa are white to pink, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Erica caespitosa: Plant Erica caespitosa in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month with a balanced fertilizer. Propagate Erica caespitosa by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist medium. Plant the rooted cuttings in the garden in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Erica caespitosa
Erica caespitosa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Erica caespitosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica caespitosa?
Erica caespitosa
What is the family of Erica caespitosa?
Ericaceae
Where is Erica caespitosa native to?
South Africa
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
References
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.