Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerinthoides
ID:
672318

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 505 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671650

Common Names

  • Heath
  • Ling
  • Mountain Heath

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides cerinthodes (L.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica cerinthoides (also called Common heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and pink or white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica cerinthoides var. barbertona (Galpin) Bolus
Erica cerinthoides var. cerinthoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica cerinthoides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a pinkish-purple hue. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica cerinthoides 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 cerinthoides

Erica cerinthoides can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Erica cerinthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica cerinthoides?

Erica cerinthoides

What is the family of Erica cerinthoides?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Erica cerinthoides?

Cerinth heath

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