Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch) Dorr & E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 81 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672181
Common Names
- Goudot's Heath
- Goudot's Bell Heather
- Goudot's Cross-Leaved Heath
Synonyms
- Philippia cauliflora Hochr. [valid]
- Philippia goudotiana Benth. [valid]
- Philippia cauliflora tenuis H.Perrier [valid]
- Philippia cauliflora gigas H.Perrier [valid]
- Philippia tenuifolia Benth. [valid]
- Philippia floribunda goudotiana (Klotzsch) H.Perrier [valid]
- Philippia goudotiana Klotzsch [valid]
- Philippia floribunda orientalis H.Perrier [valid]
- Salaxis goudotiana (Klotzsch) D.Dietr. [valid]
- Salaxis tenuifolia (Benth.) D.Dietr. [valid]
Description
Erica goudotiana (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 goudotiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica goudotiana has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica goudotiana 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 goudotiana
Erica goudotiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Erica goudotiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica goudotiana?
Erica goudotiana
What is the common name of Erica goudotiana?
Goudot's Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica goudotiana?
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