Erica chiroptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 23: 9 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671666
Common Names
- Erica chiroptera
- Chiroptera's heath
- Chiroptera's heather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica chiroptera (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 chiroptera 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 chiroptera 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica chiroptera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Erica chiroptera
Erica chiroptera can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Erica chiroptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica chiroptera?
Erica chiroptera
What are the common names of Erica chiroptera?
Bell heather, Cornish heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica chiroptera?
It is native to western Europe, where it is found on dry, sandy soils and rocky hillsides
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.