Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mammosa
ID:
673227

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 234 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672559

Common Names

  • Erica mammosa
  • Hairy heath
  • Mountain heath

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Synonyms

  • Erica gelida Andrews [valid]
  • Erica gilva J.C.Wendl. [valid]
  • Erica quadrifossa Salisb. [valid]
  • Erica speciosa Schneev. [valid]
  • Ericoides gilvum (J.C.Wendl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides laxum (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides mammosum (L.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica mammosa (also called Woolly 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 mammosa 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 flower of Erica mammosa is a bell-shaped, pinkish-purple flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica mammosa 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 mammosa

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

Erica mammosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica mammosa?

Erica mammosa

What is the common name of Erica mammosa?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica mammosa?

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