Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
673356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 355 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672688

Common Names

  • Erica nana
  • Nana Heath
  • Heath Heath

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Description

Erica nana (also called Dwarf 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 nana 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 nana has white to pinkish flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are green and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica nana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a sheltered location until they are established. Once established, Erica nana can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Erica nana

Erica nana can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Erica nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica nana?

Erica nana

What is the common name of Erica nana?

Nana heath

What type of plant is Erica nana?

Erica nana is a shrub

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