Erica micrandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 189 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672611
Common Names
- Erica micrandra
- Micrandra Heath
- Micrandra Heath Erica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica micrandra (also called Small-Flowered Heath, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, pink flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Erica micrandra 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
The flowers of Erica micrandra are white or pink, with a long tube and five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica micrandra 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 micrandra
Erica micrandra can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Erica micrandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica micrandra?
Erica micrandra
What is the common name of Erica micrandra?
Small-flowered Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica micrandra?
Open woodlands 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
References
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.