Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hendricksei
ID:
672894

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 33: 177 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672226

Common Names

  • Hendrick's Heath
  • Hendrick's Erica
  • Hendrick's Bell Heather

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Description

Erica hendricksei (also called Hendrick's 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 hendricksei 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 hendricksei 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 hendricksei is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica hendricksei

Erica hendricksei can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Erica hendricksei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica hendricksei?

Erica hendricksei

What is the common name of Erica hendricksei?

Hendrick's Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica hendricksei?

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