Erica chrysocodon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 122 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671672
Common Names
- Erica chrysocodon
- Chrysocodon's heath
- Chrysocodon's heather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica chrysocodon (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 chrysocodon 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 flowers of Erica chrysocodon are white and bell-shaped, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica chrysocodon is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Erica chrysocodon
Erica chrysocodon can be found in South Africa.
Erica chrysocodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica chrysocodon?
Erica chrysocodon
What are the common names of Erica chrysocodon?
Bell heather, Cornish heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica chrysocodon?
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
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.