Status:
valid
Authors:
Andrews
Source:
cmp
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths 1: t. 38 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672637
Common Names
- Erica monadelphia
- One-flowered Heath
- One Heath
Description
Erica monadelphia (also called Monadelphous 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 monadelphia 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 monadelphia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica monadelphia 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 monadelphia
Erica monadelphia is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Erica monadelphia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica monadelphia?
Erica monadelphia
What is the common name of Erica monadelphia?
One-stamen heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica monadelphia?
Erica monadelphia 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