Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
673232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Beentje

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Utafiti 3: 13 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672564

Common Names

  • Erica mannii
  • Mann's heath
  • Mann's heather

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Synonyms

  • Philippia usambarensis Alm & T.C.E.Fr. [valid]
  • Philippia uhehensis Engl. [valid]
  • Philippia johnstonii Schweinf. ex Engl. [valid]
  • Philippia pallidiflora Engl. [valid]
  • Philippia mannii pallidiflora (Engl.) R.Ross [valid]
  • Philippia mannii (Hook.f.) Alm & T.C.E.Fr. [valid]
  • Ericinella mannii Hook.f. [valid]
  • Philippia pallidiflora usambarensis (Alm & T.C.E.Fr.) R.Ross [valid]
  • Philippia mannii usambarensis (Alm & T.C.E.Fr.) R.Ross [valid]

Description

Erica mannii (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 mannii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica mannii sub. pallidiflora (Engl.) E.G.H.Oliv.
Erica mannii sub. usambarensis (Alm & T.C.E.Fr.) Beentje
Erica mannii sub. mannii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica mannii 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 mannii

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

Erica mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica mannii?

Erica mannii

What is the common name of Erica mannii?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica mannii?

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

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.