Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monantha
ID:
673306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 19: 124 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672638

Common Names

  • Erica monantha
  • One-flowered Heath
  • One Heath

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Description

Erica monantha (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, heathland, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Erica monantha 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 monantha 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 monantha 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 monantha

Erica monantha is native to South Africa.

Erica monantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica monantha?

Erica monantha

What is the common name of Erica monantha?

One-flower heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica monantha?

Erica monantha 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