Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.G.H.Oliv.) E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 53: 457 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672724
Common Names
- Notholeeana Heath
- Heath Notholeeana
- Notholeeana Bell Heath
Synonyms
- Philippia notholeeana E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]
Description
Erica notholeeana (also called Notholee 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 m and has small, dark green leaves and white or pink flowers. It prefers sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erica notholeeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica notholeeana has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica notholeeana 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 notholeeana
Erica notholeeana can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Erica notholeeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica notholeeana?
Erica notholeeana
What is the common name of Erica notholeeana?
Notholee's heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica notholeeana?
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,
Species in the Ericaceae family