Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
673128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 371 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672460

Common Names

  • Erica leucantha
  • White Heath
  • White Bells

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Synonyms

  • Lamprotis bedfordiana G.Don [valid]
  • Erica leucanthera Andrews [valid]
  • Erica luteoalba J.Forbes [valid]
  • Ericoides luteoalbum (Link) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica leucantha (also called white heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in rocky areas, scrubland, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erica leucantha is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces white flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, and is suitable for coastal gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica leucantha 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica leucantha 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 leucantha

Erica leucantha can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Erica leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica leucantha?

Erica leucantha

What is the natural habitat of Erica leucantha?

Erica leucantha is found in the fynbos of the Western Cape, South Africa.

What is the flower color of Erica leucantha?

The flowers of Erica leucantha are white or pink.

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