Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guthriei
ID:
672868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 32: 234 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672200

Common Names

  • Guthrie's Heath
  • Guthrie's Erica
  • Guthrie's Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica guthriei guthriei [valid]

Description

Erica guthriei (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 guthriei 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 guthriei var. strictior Bolus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica guthriei flower is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica guthriei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. Both methods can be done in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Erica guthriei

Erica guthriei is native to South Africa.

Erica guthriei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica guthriei?

Erica guthriei

What is the common name of Erica guthriei?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica guthriei?

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