Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microdonta
ID:
673282

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.H.Wright) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 24: 124 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672614

Common Names

  • Erica microdonta
  • Microdonta Heath
  • Microdonta Heath Erica

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Description

Erica microdonta (also called Common heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, typically growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, sandy soils. It has small, linear leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erica microdonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make honey and herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erica microdonta 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica microdonta 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 microdonta

Erica microdonta is native to South Africa.

Erica microdonta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica microdonta?

Erica microdonta

What is the common name of Erica microdonta?

Small-toothed heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica microdonta?

Erica microdonta is native to South Africa and is found in mountainous areas.

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

Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.