Erica croceovirens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 35: 141 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507225
Common Names
- Erica Croceovirens
- Croceovirens Heath
- Croceovirens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica croceovirens (also called Orange-Flowered Heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in heathland and open woodland. It has small, dark green leaves and orange to yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erica croceovirens is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica croceovirens is a small, bell-shaped flower, usually pink or white in colour. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica croceovirens is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought and frost tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is also suitable for container growing.
Where to Find Erica croceovirens
Erica croceovirens is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape Province.
Erica croceovirens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica croceovirens?
Erica croceovirens
What is the common name of Erica croceovirens?
Orange heath
What are the characteristics of Erica croceovirens?
Erica croceovirens is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, narrow leaves and orange or yellow flowers that bloom in summer.
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.
Inge Magdalene Oliver (1947-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Oliv.' in the authors string.