Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heleogena
ID:
672890

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Salter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 1: 33 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672222

Common Names

  • Heleogena Heath
  • Heleogena Erica
  • Heleogena Bell Heather

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Description

Erica heleogena (also called Sun-Loving 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 heleogena 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 heleogena 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 heleogena 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 heleogena

Erica heleogena is native to South Africa.

Erica heleogena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica heleogena?

Erica heleogena

What is the common name of Erica heleogena?

Hellebore Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica heleogena?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in open heaths and grasslands

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