Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
673302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths 4: 247 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672634

Common Names

  • Erica mollis
  • Soft Heath
  • Soft Bells

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Synonyms

  • Erica modesta J.Forbes [valid]
  • Ericoides molle (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica mollis (also called Soft Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers well-drained soils and is often found in rocky areas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica mollis is an evergreen shrub that is often used in landscaping and garden design. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a low-maintenance groundcover. It produces small white or pink flowers in the spring and summer months.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica mollis has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually pink or white in color. The flowers are borne in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica mollis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy to USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a mix of peat and sand.

Where to Find Erica mollis

Erica mollis is native to South Africa.

Erica mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica mollis?

Erica mollis

What is the common name of Erica mollis?

Soft heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica mollis?

Erica mollis 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