Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humifusa
ID:
672941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hibberd ex Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 332 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672273

Common Names

  • Heath heath
  • Heath heath
  • Heath heath

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Synonyms

  • Ceramia humifusa G.Don [valid]
  • Ericoides humifusum (Hibberd ex Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica humifusa (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 humifusa 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

The flower of Erica humifusa is a pink to purple bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica humifusa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica humifusa

Erica humifusa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Erica humifusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica humifusa?

Erica humifusa

What is the common name of Erica humifusa?

Hairy Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica humifusa?

Erica humifusa is native to the Mediterranean region

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