Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
673398

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Wendl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Eric. Icon. Descr. 1(3): 5 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672730

Common Names

  • Nutans Heath
  • Heath Nutans
  • Nutans Bell Heath

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Synonyms

  • Ectasis pudibunda (Salisb.) G.Don [valid]
  • Ericoides deliciosum (H.L.Wendl. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides nutans (J.C.Wendl.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica nutans (also called Nodding 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 nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica nutans 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 nutans 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 nutans

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

Erica nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica nutans?

Erica nutans

What is the common name of Erica nutans?

Drooping heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica nutans?

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