Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nidularia
ID:
673371

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lodd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cab. 8: t. 764 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672703

Common Names

  • Erica nidularia
  • Nidularia Heath
  • Heath Heath

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Description

Erica nidularia (also called Bird's Nest Heath, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, pink flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica nidularia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make honey and herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica nidularia 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 nidularia

Erica nidularia can be found in South Africa.

Erica nidularia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica nidularia?

Erica nidularia

What is the common name of Erica nidularia?

Nest-forming heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica nidularia?

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