Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lachnaeifolia
ID:
673064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 335 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672396

Common Names

  • Erica lachnaeifolia
  • Woolly-leaved heath
  • Woolly-leaved heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica lachnaea Andrews [valid]
  • Ericoides lachnaeodes (G.Don) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides lachnaeum (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]
  • Eurystegia lachneiflora (Salisb.) G.Don [valid]

Description

Erica lachnaeifolia (also called Lachnaeifolia 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 lachnaeifolia 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 lachnaeifolia 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 lachnaeifolia 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 lachnaeifolia

Erica lachnaeifolia can be found in the mountains of Europe and North Africa.

Erica lachnaeifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica lachnaeifolia?

Erica lachnaeifolia

What is the common name of Erica lachnaeifolia?

Lachnaeifolia heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica lachnaeifolia?

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