Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hameriana
ID:
672878

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

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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.

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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