Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
672636

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 23: 3 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671968

Common Names

  • Erica ericoides
  • Heath-like Heath
  • Heath-like Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Blaeria affinis N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Blaeria ericoides L. [valid]
  • Erica blaeria Thunb. [valid]

Description

Erica ericoides (also called Heath heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a spreading 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 ericoides 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 flowers of Erica ericoides are white or pink in colour, with a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica ericoides is an 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 ericoides

Erica ericoides is native to South Africa.

Erica ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica ericoides?

Erica ericoides

What type of plant is Erica ericoides?

Erica ericoides is a shrub

Where does Erica ericoides grow?

Erica ericoides 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

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.