Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involvens
ID:
673008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 619 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672340

Common Names

  • Erica involvens
  • Heather Bell
  • Bell-heath

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides involvens (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica involvens (also called Involvent 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 involvens 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 involvens 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 involvens 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 involvens

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

Erica involvens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica involvens?

Erica involvens

What type of plant is Erica involvens?

Erica involvens is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Erica involvens?

Erica involvens is native to South Africa

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