Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caffrorum
ID:
672256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 24: 184 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671588

Common Names

  • Erica caffrorum
  • Caffrorum Heath
  • Caffrorum's Heath

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Description

Erica caffrorum (also called Caffre 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 caffrorum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica caffrorum var. caffrorum
Erica caffrorum var. aristula Bolus
Erica caffrorum var. glomerata Bolus
Erica caffrorum var. luxurians Bolus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica caffrorum has small, white or pink flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica caffrorum 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 caffrorum

Erica caffrorum can be found in South Africa.

Erica caffrorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica caffrorum?

Erica caffrorum

What is the common name of Erica caffrorum?

Cape heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica caffrorum?

Erica caffrorum is 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