Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 178 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671925
Common Names
- Duthie's Heath
- Heath
- Duthie's Erica
Description
Erica duthieae (also called Duthie's Heather, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erica duthieae is a popular ornamental shrub that is often used in gardens, parks, and other landscaping projects. It has small, pink flowers that bloom in the spring and attract bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as a hedge plant, providing a dense, evergreen screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica duthieae flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica duthieae is a small evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Erica duthieae
Erica duthieae is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Erica duthieae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica duthieae?
Erica duthieae
What type of plant is Erica duthieae?
Erica duthieae is a shrub
Where does Erica duthieae grow?
Erica duthieae 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