Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haemastoma
ID:
672872

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Wendl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Eric. Icon. Descr. 3(26): 18 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672204

Common Names

  • Haemastoma Heath
  • Haemastoma Erica
  • Haemastoma Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides aristifolium (Niven ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica haemastoma (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 haemastoma 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

Erica haemastoma has small, white flowers with a pinkish tinge. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica haemastoma 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 haemastoma

Erica haemastoma is native to South Africa.

Erica haemastoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica haemastoma?

Erica haemastoma

What is the common name of Erica haemastoma?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica haemastoma?

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