Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanomontana
ID:
673264

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 429 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672596

Common Names

  • Erica melanomontana
  • Melanomontana Heath
  • Melanomontana Heath Erica

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Synonyms

  • Scyphogyne orientalis E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]

Description

Erica melanomontana (also called Black Mountain 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 melanomontana 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 melanomontana 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 melanomontana is a species of heather that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in the spring. The seeds should be kept moist and in a warm environment until they have germinated.

Where to Find Erica melanomontana

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

Erica melanomontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica melanomontana?

Erica melanomontana

What is the common name of Erica melanomontana?

Black Mountain heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica melanomontana?

Woodlands, scrub and heaths

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