Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erinus
ID:
672640

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 170 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671972

Common Names

  • Erica erinus
  • Erinus Heath
  • Erinus Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Codonostigma erinus Klotzsch ex Benth. [valid]
  • Syndesmanthus erinus (Klotzsch ex Benth.) N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Syndesmanthus erinus validus N.E.Br. [valid]

Description

Erica erinus (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 erinus 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 erinus 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 erinus 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 erinus

Erica erinus is native to South Africa.

Erica erinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica erinus?

Erica erinus

What type of plant is Erica erinus?

Erica erinus is a shrub

Where does Erica erinus grow?

Erica erinus 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.