Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melastoma
ID:
673268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths 1: 37 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672600

Common Names

  • Erica melastoma
  • Melastoma Heath
  • Melastoma Heath Erica

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Synonyms

  • Ectasis follicularis (Salisb.) G.Don [valid]
  • Ectasis melastoma (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Ectasis picta (J.Forbes) G.Don [valid]
  • Erica picta J.Forbes [valid]
  • Ericoides vestifluum (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica petiveri melastoma (Andrews) Benth. [valid]
  • Erica follicularis melastoma (Andrews) Dulfer [valid]

Description

Erica melastoma (also called Blackberry 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 melastoma 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 melastoma sub. melastoma
Erica melastoma sub. minor E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica melastoma is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers in spring and summer. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Erica melastoma

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

Erica melastoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica melastoma?

Erica melastoma

What is the common name of Erica melastoma?

Blackberry heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica melastoma?

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