Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
massonii
ID:
673249

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 221 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672581

Common Names

  • Erica massonii
  • Masson's heath
  • Masson's heather

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Synonyms

  • Syringodea rubida G.Don [valid]
  • Callista acuminata (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Callista bedfordiana G.Don [valid]
  • Callista bucciniflora (Sims) G.Don [valid]
  • Callista magnifica (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Callista metuliflora (Curtis) G.Don [valid]
  • Callista quadrangularis (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Callista rigida (Lodd.) G.Don [valid]
  • Callista stellifera G.Don [valid]
  • Callista swainsoniana G.Don [valid]
  • Callista templeana G.Don [valid]
  • Callista undulata G.Don [valid]
  • Erica acuminata Andrews [valid]
  • Erica oblonga J.Forbes [valid]
  • Erica patersonioides J.Forbes [valid]
  • Erica perspicuoides J.Forbes [valid]
  • Erica rubrosepala Sweet [valid]
  • Ericoides carinatum (Lodd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides massonii (L.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Eurylepis massonii (L.f.) D.Don [valid]
  • Euryloma oblonga (J.Forbes) G.Don [valid]
  • Euryloma princeps (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Erica calostoma (G.Don) G.Lodd. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Erica rubida G.Lodd. ex J.Forbes [illegitimate]
  • Erica carinata G.Sinclair [valid]

Description

Erica massonii (also called Masson's Heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the coastal regions of South Africa. It has small, needle-like, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in coastal heaths and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Erica massonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to produce honey and as a source of fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica massonii var. massonii
Erica massonii var. minor Benth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica massonii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica massonii 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 massonii

Erica massonii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Erica massonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica massonii?

Erica massonii

What is the common name of Erica massonii?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica massonii?

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