Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolifera
ID:
673081

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 126 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672413

Common Names

  • Erica lanceolifera
  • Lance-bearing heath
  • Lance-bearing heather

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Description

Erica lanceolifera (also called Lanceolifera 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 lanceolifera 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 flower of Erica lanceolifera is a small, pinkish-purple bell-shaped flower, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica lanceolifera is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It has small, needle-like leaves and produces small, bell-shaped, pink flowers in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica lanceolifera

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

Erica lanceolifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica lanceolifera?

Erica lanceolifera

What is the common name of Erica lanceolifera?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica lanceolifera?

Heathlands, moors, and bogs

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