Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocephala
ID:
672641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 489 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671973

Common Names

  • Erica eriocephala
  • Woolly-headed Heath
  • Woolly-headed Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Acrostemon barkerae Compton [valid]
  • Acrostemon equisetoides Klotzsch [valid]
  • Acrostemon glandulosus Rach [valid]
  • Acrostemon hirsutus (Thunb.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Acrostemon incanus Klotzsch [valid]
  • Acrostemon incurvus (Klotzsch) Benth. [valid]
  • Acrostemon stokoei L.Guthrie [valid]
  • Acrostemon thunbergii (G.Don) Alm & T.C.E.Fr. [valid]
  • Blaeria hirsuta (Thunb.) Thunb. [valid]
  • Blaeria thunbergii G.Don [valid]
  • Comacephalus incurvus Klotzsch [valid]
  • Erica hirsuta Thunb. [valid]
  • Ericoides hirsutum (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica eriocephala (also called Woolly 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 eriocephala 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 eriocephala 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 eriocephala 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 eriocephala

Erica eriocephala is native to South Africa.

Erica eriocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica eriocephala?

Erica eriocephala

What type of plant is Erica eriocephala?

Erica eriocephala is a shrub

Where does Erica eriocephala grow?

Erica eriocephala 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