Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
newdigatei
ID:
673368

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

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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.

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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