Erica oreophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 141 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672775
Common Names
- Erica oreophila
- Mountain-loving Heath
- Mountain-loving Erica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica oreophila (also called Mountain Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erica oreophila has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica oreophila 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica oreophila 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 oreophila
Erica oreophila is native to South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Erica oreophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica oreophila?
Erica oreophila
What is the common name of Erica oreophila?
Mountain-loving Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica oreophila?
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
References
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.