Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
octonaria
ID:
673424

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 72: 45 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672756

Common Names

  • Octonaria Heath
  • Heath Octonaria
  • Octonaria Bell Heath

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Description

Erica octonaria (also called Eight-petal heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, needle-like leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils and open areas, such as coastal heaths and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica octonaria is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. It is also used in gardens as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica octonaria has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica octonaria is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica octonaria

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

Erica octonaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica octonaria?

Erica octonaria

What is the common name of Erica octonaria?

Eight-flowered Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica octonaria?

Heathland, moorland and dry, rocky hillsides

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