Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
garciae
ID:
672787

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 29: 115 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672119

Common Names

  • Erica garciae
  • Garciae Heath
  • Garciae Bell Heather

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Description

Erica garciae (also called Garcia's 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 garciae 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

Erica garciae has small, white to pink flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, brown, four-angled seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves that are densely covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica garciae 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 garciae

Erica garciae is native to the Canary Islands.

Erica garciae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica garciae?

Erica garciae

What is the common name of Erica garciae?

Garcia's heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica garciae?

Mountainous regions of the Mediterranean

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