Erica nitens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Forbes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Hort. Eric. Woburn. : 16 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672708
Common Names
- Erica nitens
- Nitens Heath
- Heath Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica nitens (also called Shining Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has small, glossy green leaves and white or pink flowers. It prefers sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erica nitens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica nitens flower is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica nitens 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 nitens
Erica nitens can be found in South Africa.
Erica nitens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica nitens?
Erica nitens
What is the common name of Erica nitens?
Giant heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica nitens?
It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, scrub and open grassland
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,