Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klotzschii
ID:
673054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alm & T.C.E.Fr.) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 23: 4 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672386

Common Names

  • Erica klotzschii
  • Klotzsch's Heather
  • Klotzsch's Heath

Searching for Erica klotzschii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Blaeria klotzschii Alm & T.C.E.Fr. [valid]
  • Blaeria pusilla Klotzsch [valid]

Description

Erica klotzschii (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica klotzschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica klotzschii flower is a small, tubular, white flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

Searching for Erica klotzschii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Erica klotzschii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6-8 inches long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Erica klotzschii

Erica klotzschii can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Erica klotzschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica klotzschii?

Erica klotzschii

What is the common name of Erica klotzschii?

Klotzsch's heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica klotzschii?

Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland

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

Thore Christian Elias Fries (1886-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.
Carl Gustav Alm (1888-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alm' in the authors string.