Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intervallaris
ID:
673004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 375 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672336

Common Names

  • Erica intervallaris
  • Interval Heath
  • Interval Erica

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides intervallare (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica intervallaris (also called Interval 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 intervallaris 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 intervallaris var. grandiflora Bolus
Erica intervallaris var. intervallaris
Erica intervallaris var. trifolia H.A.Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica intervallaris 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 intervallaris 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 intervallaris

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

Erica intervallaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica intervallaris?

Erica intervallaris

What is the common name of Erica intervallaris?

Intervallaris heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica intervallaris?

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