Status:
valid
Authors:
Dulfer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 67: 85 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672700
Common Names
- Erica newdigatei
- Newdigatei Heath
- Heath Heath
Description
Erica newdigatei (also called Newdigate's 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 newdigatei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make honey and herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica newdigatei has white to pinkish flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are green and hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica newdigatei 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 newdigatei
Erica newdigatei can be found in South Africa.
Erica newdigatei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica newdigatei?
Erica newdigatei
What is the common name of Erica newdigatei?
Newdigate's heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica newdigatei?
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