Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuscescens
ID:
672777

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 23: 4 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672109

Common Names

  • Brown Erica
  • Brown Heath
  • Brown Bell-heather

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Description

Erica fuscescens (also called Dark Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a low-growing evergreen shrub, typically reaching heights of 0.3–0.6 m (1–2 ft). It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, sandstone slopes, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Erica fuscescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica fuscescens is a small, white to pinkish-white bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, green, spindly plant with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica fuscescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both methods require a period of cold stratification to ensure successful germination.

Where to Find Erica fuscescens

Erica fuscescens is native to the Canary Islands.

Erica fuscescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica fuscescens?

Erica fuscescens

What type of plant is Erica fuscescens?

Erica fuscescens is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Erica fuscescens?

Erica fuscescens is native to the Canary Islands

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