Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orculiflora
ID:
673441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dulfier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 66: 27 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672773

Common Names

  • Erica orculiflora
  • Orculi-flowered Heath
  • Orculi-flowered Erica

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Description

Erica orculiflora (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, heaths, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica orculiflora 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 orculiflora 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 orculiflora 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 orculiflora

Erica orculiflora is native to South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Erica orculiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica orculiflora?

Erica orculiflora

What is the common name of Erica orculiflora?

Orcula-flowered Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica orculiflora?

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