Erica hebdomadalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 430 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672219
Common Names
- Hebdomadalis Heath
- Hebdomadalis Erica
- Hebdomadalis Bell Heather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica hebdomadalis (also called Seven-Day Heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows in sandy soils, grasslands, and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Erica hebdomadalis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica hebdomadalis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica hebdomadalis 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 hebdomadalis
Erica hebdomadalis is native to South Africa.
Erica hebdomadalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica hebdomadalis?
Erica hebdomadalis
What is the common name of Erica hebdomadalis?
Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica hebdomadalis?
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
References
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.
Inge Magdalene Oliver (1947-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Oliv.' in the authors string.