Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inamoena
ID:
1047994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dulfer

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 68: 26 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047332

Common Names

  • Erica Inamoena
  • Inamoena Erica
  • Erica Erica

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Description

Erica inamoena (also called 'Beautiful Heath', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in montane grasslands and rocky slopes. It has small, needle-like leaves and produces pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erica inamoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica inamoena var. viscidula (Bolus) Dulfer
Erica inamoena var. inamoena

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica inamoena is a small, pinkish-purple, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped berry. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica inamoena can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Erica inamoena

Erica inamoena is native to South Africa and can be found in mountainous regions.

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