Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madida
ID:
673218

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 53: 456 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672550

Common Names

  • Erica madida
  • Wet heath
  • Mountain heath

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Synonyms

  • Philippia irrorata E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]

Description

Erica madida (also called Wet Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers wet soils and is often found in damp areas and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica madida is an evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves and delicate white or pink flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat coughs, colds, and bronchitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erica madida are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica madida is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Erica madida

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

Erica madida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica madida?

Erica madida

What is the common name of Erica madida?

Wet heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica madida?

Woodlands, scrub 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