Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dysantha
ID:
672595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 674 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671927

Common Names

  • Dysanthe Heath
  • Heath
  • Dysanthe Erica

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides dysanthum (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica dysantha (also called Dysanthe 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 dysantha is a popular ornamental shrub that is often used in gardens, parks, and other landscaping projects. It has small, white 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 dysantha 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica dysantha 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 dysantha

Erica dysantha is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Erica dysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica dysantha?

Erica dysantha

What type of plant is Erica dysantha?

Erica dysantha is a shrub

Where does Erica dysantha grow?

Erica dysantha 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