Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
672321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Montin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 2, 2: 294 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671653

Common Names

  • Heath
  • Ling
  • Mountain Heath

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides cernuum (Montin) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica cernua (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 cernua 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 flower of Erica cernua 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 cernua 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 cernua

Erica cernua can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Erica cernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica cernua?

Erica cernua

What is the family of Erica cernua?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Erica cernua?

Drooping 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