Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nudiflora
ID:
673395

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 229 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672727

Common Names

  • Nudiflora Heath
  • Heath Nudiflora
  • Nudiflora Bell Heath

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Synonyms

  • Blaeria nudiflora (L.) Thunb. [valid]
  • Erica microstoma P.J.Bergius [valid]
  • Ericoides nudiflorum (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gypsocallis microstoma (P.J.Bergius) G.Don [valid]
  • Gypsocallis nudiflora (L.) D.Don [valid]

Description

Erica nudiflora (also called Naked-flower 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 nudiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica nudiflora 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica nudiflora is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It has small, dark green leaves and small, pinkish-white flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Erica nudiflora

Erica nudiflora can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Erica nudiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica nudiflora?

Erica nudiflora

What is the common name of Erica nudiflora?

Naked-flower heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica nudiflora?

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