Erica margaritacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 20 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672568
Common Names
- Erica margaritacea
- Pearl heath
- Mountain heath
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- Erica obesa Salisb. [valid]
- Ericoides margaritaceum (Sol.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Erica margaritacea (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 margaritacea is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. It is also used in gardens as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica margaritacea has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica margaritacea 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 margaritacea
Erica margaritacea can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Erica margaritacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica margaritacea?
Erica margaritacea
What is the common name of Erica margaritacea?
Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica margaritacea?
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,