Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 1: 77 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672210
Common Names
- Hamer's Heath
- Hamer's Erica
- Hamer's Bell Heather
Description
Erica hameriana (also called Hamer's Heather, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erica hameriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica hameriana has small, white flowers with a pinkish tinge. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica hameriana 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 hameriana
Erica hameriana is native to South Africa.
Erica hameriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica hameriana?
Erica hameriana
What is the common name of Erica hameriana?
Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica hameriana?
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