Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
672757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Erica : 49 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672089

Common Names

  • Heath Heath
  • Heath Heath Heath
  • Heath Heath Heath Heath

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Description

Erica formosa (also called Tree Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in sunny, dry areas. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Erica formosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a hedge plant. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators, and its flowers are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica formosa is a small, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica formosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a pot with a well-drained, acidic soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Erica formosa

Erica formosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.

Erica formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica formosa?

Erica formosa

What is the common name of Erica formosa?

Cape Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica formosa?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas

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