Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caprina
ID:
672295

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 320 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671627

Common Names

  • Heath
  • Ling
  • Mountain Heath

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Synonyms

  • Grisebachia minutiflora N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia minutiflora nodiflora (N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]
  • Grisebachia nodiflora N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia minutiflora minutiflora [valid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Erica caprina 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 caprina 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 caprina is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Erica caprina

Erica caprina can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Erica caprina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica caprina?

Erica caprina

What is the family of Erica caprina?

Ericaceae

Where is Erica caprina 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