Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cameronii
ID:
672275

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 157 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671607

Common Names

  • Cameron's Heath
  • Heath
  • Mountain Heath

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Description

Erica cameronii (also called Cameron's heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is typically found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica cameronii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica cameronii flower is a small, bell-shaped, pink-purple flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica cameronii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Erica cameronii

Erica cameronii can be found in South Africa.

Erica cameronii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica campanularis?

Erica campanularis

What is the common name of Erica campanularis?

Bell Heather

What is the natural habitat of Erica campanularis?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece

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