Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
672289

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Salter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 1: 34 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671621

Common Names

  • Cape Heath
  • Heath
  • Mountain Heath

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides turbiniflorum (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica turbiniflora turbiniflora [valid]

Description

Erica capensis (also called Cape heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is typically found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica capensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The flowers of this plant can be used to make tea and the leaves can be used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica capensis 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 capensis can be propagated through division of clumps or by seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional blooming.

Where to Find Erica capensis

Erica capensis can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Erica capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica capensis?

Erica capensis

What is the common name of Erica capensis?

Cape Heather

What is the natural habitat of Erica capensis?

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