Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heliophila
ID:
672892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 110 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672224

Common Names

  • Heliophila Heath
  • Heliophila Erica
  • Heliophila Bell Heather

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Description

Erica heliophila (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 heliophila 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 heliophila 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 heliophila 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 heliophila

Erica heliophila is native to South Africa.

Erica heliophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica heliophila?

Erica heliophila

What is the common name of Erica heliophila?

Sun-loving Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica heliophila?

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

References

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.