Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goatcheriana
ID:
672844

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 74 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672176

Common Names

  • Goatcher's Heath
  • Goatcher's Bell Heather
  • Goatcher's Cross-Leaved Heath

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Synonyms

  • Erica goatcheriana goatcheriana [valid]

Description

Erica goatcheriana (also called Cape heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, leathery leaves and pink, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in sandy soils in dry areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Erica goatcheriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica goatcheriana var. drakensteinensis L.Bolus
Erica goatcheriana var. petrensis L.Bolus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica goatcheriana has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica goatcheriana is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica goatcheriana

Erica goatcheriana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Erica goatcheriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica goatcheriana?

Erica goatcheriana

What is the common name of Erica goatcheriana?

Goatcher's Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica goatcheriana?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in open heaths and grasslands

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