Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
672915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Erica : 36 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672247

Common Names

  • Heath heath
  • Heath heath
  • Heath heath

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides globosum (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides hirtum (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides subterminale (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica hirta (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.6m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky or sandy soils. It is often found in coastal regions, as well as in mountains and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica hirta has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, coughs, and fever. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica hirta has small, pink, bell-shaped flowers, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with delicate, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica hirta is a species of flowering shrub native to South Africa. It is a small, evergreen shrub with white or pink flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Erica hirta

Erica hirta can be found in the mountains of Europe and North Africa.

Erica hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica hirta?

Erica hirta

What is the common name of Erica hirta?

Heath Erica

What is the natural habitat of Erica hirta?

Heathland, grassland, and open woodland

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