Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monsoniana
ID:
673308

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 223 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672640

Common Names

  • Erica monsoniana
  • Monson's Heath
  • Monson Heath

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Synonyms

  • Erica variifolia Salisb. [valid]
  • Ericoides monsonianum (L.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Eurylepis monsoniae (L.f.) G.Don [valid]
  • Erica monsoniana monsoniana [valid]

Description

Erica monsoniana (also called Monson's heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica monsoniana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica monsoniana var. exserta Klotzsch

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica monsoniana 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 monsoniana 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 monsoniana

Erica monsoniana is native to South Africa.

Erica monsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica monsoniana?

Erica monsoniana

What is the common name of Erica monsoniana?

Monson's Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica monsoniana?

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