Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erigena
ID:
672637

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Ross

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 7: 164 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671969

Common Names

  • Erica erigena
  • Erigena Heath
  • Erigena Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica mediterranea alba Bean [valid]
  • Erica mediterranea hibernica Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Erica viridipurpurea L. [valid]
  • Ericoides viridipurpureum (L.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica erigena (also called Erigenia 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 erigena 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 erigena 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 erigena 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 erigena

Erica erigena is native to South Africa.

Erica erigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica erigena?

Erica erigena

What type of plant is Erica erigena?

Erica erigena is a shrub

Where does Erica erigena grow?

Erica erigena 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