Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
672853

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 223 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672185

Common Names

  • Large-Flowered Heath
  • Large-Flowered Bell Heather
  • Large-Flowered Cross-Leaved Heath

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Description

Erica grandiflora (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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora sub. perfoliosa (E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.) E.G.H.Oliv. & Pirie
Erica grandiflora sub. grandiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora

Erica grandiflora is native to South Africa.

Erica grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica grandiflora?

Erica grandiflora

What is the common name of Erica grandiflora?

Large-flowered Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica grandiflora?

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