Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
halicacaba
ID:
672876

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. Afr. : 11 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672208

Common Names

  • Halicacaba Heath
  • Halicacaba Erica
  • Halicacaba Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica grossa Salisb. [valid]
  • Ericoides halicacaba (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Eurylepis halicacaba (L.) D.Don [valid]

Description

Erica halicacaba (also called Halicacabum Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, usually growing to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky hillsides, garrigue and maquis.

Uses & Benefits

Erica halicacaba 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 halicacaba 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 halicacaba 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 halicacaba

Erica halicacaba is native to South Africa.

Erica halicacaba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica halicacaba?

Erica halicacaba

What is the common name of Erica halicacaba?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica halicacaba?

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