Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columnaris
ID:
672377

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 30: 50 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671709

Common Names

  • Erica columnaris
  • Heath Columnar
  • Heather Columnar

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Description

Erica columnaris (also called Columnar Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, pink flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers sandy soils and is found in coastal dunes and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica columnaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica columnaris 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 columnaris is a small evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It grows best in well-drained, acidic soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Erica columnaris

Erica columnaris is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Morocco.

Erica columnaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica columnaris?

Erica columnaris

What type of plant is Erica columnaris?

Erica columnaris is an evergreen shrub

Where does Erica columnaris grow?

Erica columnaris is native to South Africa

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