Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haematocodon
ID:
672874

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Salter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 3: 95 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672206

Common Names

  • Haematocodon Heath
  • Haematocodon Erica
  • Haematocodon Bell Heather

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Description

Erica haematocodon (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 haematocodon 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 haematocodon 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 haematocodon 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 haematocodon

Erica haematocodon is native to South Africa.

Erica haematocodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica haematocodon?

Erica haematocodon

What is the common name of Erica haematocodon?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica haematocodon?

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