Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 27: 142 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672555
Common Names
- Erica magnisylvae
- Large-wood heath
- Giant wood heath
Description
Erica magnisylvae (also called Great 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 well-drained soils and is often found in rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Erica magnisylvae 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 Erica magnisylvae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica magnisylvae 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 magnisylvae
Erica magnisylvae can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Erica magnisylvae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica magnisylvae?
Erica magnisylvae
What is the common name of Erica magnisylvae?
Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica magnisylvae?
It is found in damp, acidic soils in woodlands, heaths and moorlands
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