Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauritiensis
ID:
673251

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 767 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672583

Common Names

  • Erica mauritiensis
  • Mauritius heath
  • Mauritius heather

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Synonyms

  • Philippia abietina Klotzsch [valid]
  • Salaxis imbricata Willd. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Salaxis abietina Willd. [valid]
  • Salaxis mauritiana Bojer ex Wall. [invalid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Erica mauritiensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica mauritiensis 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 mauritiensis 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 mauritiensis

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

Erica mauritiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica mauritiensis?

Erica mauritiensis

What is the common name of Erica mauritiensis?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica mauritiensis?

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