Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eburnea
ID:
672598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 679 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671930

Common Names

  • Ivory Heath
  • Heath
  • Ivory Erica

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Description

Erica eburnea (also called Ivory 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 eburnea 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 eburnea 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 eburnea 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 eburnea

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

Erica eburnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica eburnea?

Erica eburnea

What is the common name of Erica eburnea?

Ivory Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica eburnea?

Heathland, moorland, and open woodland

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