Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 618 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672446
Common Names
- Erica lehmannii
- Lehmann's Heath
- Lehmann Heath
Synonyms
- Ericoides lehmannii (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Erica lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters and has small, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Erica lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica lehmannii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica lehmannii is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to the Middle East. The plant is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1.5 m tall. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings in summer or by seed in autumn.
Where to Find Erica lehmannii
Erica lehmannii can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Erica lehmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica lehmannii?
Erica lehmannii
What is the common name of Erica lehmannii?
Lehmann's Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica lehmannii?
Heathlands and open woodlands
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