Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dracomontana
ID:
672575

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 53: 456 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671907

Common Names

  • Erica dracomontana
  • Dracomontana's heath
  • Dracomontana's heather

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Description

Erica dracomontana (also called Dracomontana Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has small, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, calcareous soils. It is often found in scrubland, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica dracomontana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and in topiary. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica dracomontana has white or pink flowers, small, dry, four-sided capsules containing numerous small seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica dracomontana is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Erica dracomontana

Erica dracomontana can be found in the mountains of the Eastern Cape province in South Africa.

Erica dracomontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica dracomontana?

Erica dracomontana

What is the natural habitat of Erica dracomontana?

Erica dracomontana is found in rocky outcrops in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

What are the characteristics of Erica dracomontana?

Erica dracomontana is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has small, white flowers.

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