Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lananthera
ID:
673077

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 4: 19 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672409

Common Names

  • Erica lananthera
  • Soft-flowered heath
  • Soft-flowered heather

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Description

Erica lananthera (also called Lananthera 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 lananthera 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 lananthera 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 lananthera can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C (65-72°F). Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-22°C (65-72°F) and in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Erica lananthera

Erica lananthera can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.

Erica lananthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica lananthera?

Erica lananthera

What is the common name of Erica lananthera?

Lananthera Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica lananthera?

Open woodlands and heaths

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