Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oliveri
ID:
673431

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 28: 197 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672763

Common Names

  • Erica oliveri
  • Oliver's Heath
  • Heath

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Description

Erica oliveri (also called Oliver's 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 oliveri is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive, small, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica oliveri 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 oliveri is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 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 oliveri

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

Erica oliveri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica oliveri?

Erica oliveri

What is the common name of Erica oliveri?

Oliver's Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica oliveri?

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