Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manipuliflora
ID:
673230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 344 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672562

Common Names

  • Erica manipuliflora
  • Manipuliflora heath
  • Manipuliflora heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica multiflora Decne. [valid]
  • Gypsocallis manipuliflora D.Don [valid]

Description

Erica manipuliflora (also called Common heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, typically growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, sandy soils. It has small, linear leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erica manipuliflora is a popular ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and jams.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica manipuliflora has pink or white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica manipuliflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, white or pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Erica manipuliflora

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

Erica manipuliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica manipuliflora?

Erica manipuliflora

What is the common name of Erica manipuliflora?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica manipuliflora?

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