Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grata
ID:
672861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 153 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672193

Common Names

  • Erica grata
  • Grata Heath
  • Grata Bell Heather

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Description

Erica grata (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 grata 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 grata 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 grata 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 grata

Erica grata is native to South Africa.

Erica grata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica grata?

Erica grata

What is the common name of Erica grata?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica grata?

Dry heaths, rocky outcrops, and open woodlands

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

References

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.