Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
labialis
ID:
673061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 340 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672393

Common Names

  • Erica labialis
  • Lipped heath
  • Lipped heather

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Synonyms

  • Blaeria bracteata J.C.Wendl. [valid]
  • Sympieza labialis (Salisb.) Druce [valid]
  • Sympieza articulata N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Sympieza articulata hians N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Sympieza brachyphylla Benth. [valid]
  • Sympieza capitellata Licht. ex Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Sympieza capitellata angustata N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Sympieza capitellata crassistigma N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Sympieza pallescens N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Sympieza tenuiflora Benth. [valid]
  • Sympieza vestita N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Sympieza breviflora N.E.Br. [valid]

Description

Erica labialis (also called Labial heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is found in fynbos and coastal scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica labialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive flowers and foliage and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica labialis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica labialis is best propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. 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 labialis

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

Erica labialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica labialis?

Erica labialis

What is the common name of Erica labialis?

Labial heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica labialis?

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