Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hermani
ID:
672900

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 23: 11 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672232

Common Names

  • Herman's Heath
  • Herman's Erica
  • Herman's Bell Heather

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Description

Erica hermani (also called Herman'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 hermani 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 hermani 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 hermani 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 hermani

Erica hermani can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.

Erica hermani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica hermani?

Erica hermani

What is the common name of Erica hermani?

Herman's Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica hermani?

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