Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laeta
ID:
673068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 648 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672400

Common Names

  • Erica laeta
  • Smooth heath
  • Smooth heather

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides laetum (Bartl.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica laeta (also called Laeta 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 laeta 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 laeta 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 laeta 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 laeta

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

Erica laeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica laeta?

Erica laeta

What is the common name of Erica laeta?

Glorious Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica laeta?

It is native to western and central Europe, including the British Isles.

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