Erica lignosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
H.A.Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 34: 83 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672476
Common Names
- Erica lignosa
- Wood Heath
- Woody Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica lignosa (also called woody 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 lignosa 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 Erica lignosa flower is white and bell-shaped with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica lignosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Erica lignosa
Erica lignosa can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Erica lignosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica lignosa?
Erica lignosa
What is the common name of Erica lignosa?
Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica lignosa?
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
References
Hugh Arthur Baker (1896-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Baker' in the authors string.