Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nyassana
ID:
673400

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alm & T.C.E.Fr.) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 667 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672732

Common Names

  • Nyassana Heath
  • Heath Nyassana
  • Nyassana Bell Heath

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Synonyms

  • Philippia nyassana Alm & T.C.E.Fr. [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica nyassana 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 nyassana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until established.

Where to Find Erica nyassana

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

Erica nyassana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica nyassana?

Erica nyassana

What is the common name of Erica nyassana?

Nyasa heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica nyassana?

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

References

Thore Christian Elias Fries (1886-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.
Carl Gustav Alm (1888-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alm' in the authors string.