Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
672851

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Wendl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beob. : 47 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672183

Common Names

  • Graceful Heath
  • Graceful Bell Heather
  • Graceful Cross-Leaved Heath

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Synonyms

  • Erica imbecilla Sweet [valid]
  • Ericoides tenuissimum Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica gracilis (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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis

Erica gracilis is native to South Africa.

Erica gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica gracilis?

Erica gracilis

What is the common name of Erica gracilis?

Slender Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica gracilis?

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