Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
673000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 621 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672332

Common Names

  • Erica intermedia
  • Intermediate Heath
  • Intermediate Erica

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides intermedium (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica intermedia (also called Intermediate 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 intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in the production of honey.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica intermedia sub. intermedia
Erica intermedia sub. albiflora E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica intermedia is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, brown capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica intermedia 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 intermedia

Erica intermedia is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape province.

Erica intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica intermedia?

Erica intermedia

What is the common name of Erica intermedia?

Intermediate heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica intermedia?

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