Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eglandulosa
ID:
672605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 421 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671937

Common Names

  • Erica eglandulosa
  • Glandless Heath
  • Glandless Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Scyphogyne eglandulosa (Klotzsch) Benth. [valid]
  • Scyphogyne fasciculata Benth. [valid]
  • Omphalocaryon eglandulosum Klotzsch [valid]

Description

Erica eglandulosa (also called Dwarf heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a dense, compact habit. It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky outcrops and mountain slopes. It has small, needle-like leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erica eglandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a hedge. It has a pleasant scent and can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica eglandulosa 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 eglandulosa can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 60-65°F (15-18°C). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Erica eglandulosa

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

Erica eglandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica eglandulosa?

Erica eglandulosa

What is the common name of Erica eglandulosa?

Glandular Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica eglandulosa?

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

References