Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceraria
ID:
507892

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 35: 125 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507224

Common Names

  • Erica Ceraria
  • Ceraria Heath
  • Ceraria

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Description

Erica ceraria (also called Candle Heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in heathland and open woodland. It has small, dark green leaves and pink to purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erica ceraria is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica ceraria is a small, bell-shaped flower, usually pink or white in colour. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica ceraria is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought and frost tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is also suitable for container growing.

Where to Find Erica ceraria

Erica ceraria is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

Erica ceraria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica ceraria?

Erica ceraria

What is the common name of Erica ceraria?

Cape heath

What are the characteristics of Erica ceraria?

Erica ceraria is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, narrow leaves and pink or white flowers that bloom in summer.

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

Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.
Inge Magdalene Oliver (1947-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Oliv.' in the authors string.