Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervata
ID:
673366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 303 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672698

Common Names

  • Erica nervata
  • Nervata Heath
  • Heath Heath

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Description

Erica nervata (also called Nerve 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 nervata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make honey and herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica nervata has white to pinkish flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are green and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica nervata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Erica nervata

Erica nervata can be found in South Africa.

Erica nervata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica nervata?

Erica nervata

What is the common name of Erica nervata?

Nerved heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica nervata?

Mountainous regions

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

References

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.