Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omninoglabra
ID:
673434

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 41: 127 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672766

Common Names

  • Erica omninoglabra
  • Many-toothed Heath
  • Many-toothed Erica

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Description

Erica omninoglabra (also called Many-toothed 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 omninoglabra 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 omninoglabra 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 omninoglabra 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 omninoglabra

Erica omninoglabra can be found in South Africa.

Erica omninoglabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica omninoglabra?

Erica omninoglabra

What is the common name of Erica omninoglabra?

Many-toothed Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica omninoglabra?

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