Erica ingeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 21: 140 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672322
Common Names
- Erica ingeana
- Inge's Heath
- Inge Heath
Searching for Erica ingeana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica ingeana (also called Inge's Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, oblong leaves and pink, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils in scrub and heathland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erica ingeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in the production of honey.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica ingeana is white, tubular and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Searching for Erica ingeana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica ingeana is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.2 m (4 ft). It has small, narrow leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Erica ingeana
Erica ingeana is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape province.
Erica ingeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica ingeana?
Erica ingeana
What is the common name of Erica ingeana?
Ingean heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica ingeana?
Dry, rocky slopes and heaths
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
References
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.