Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pellucida
ID:
673523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sol. ex Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 384 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672855

Common Names

  • Erica Pellucida
  • Erica Pellucidioides
  • Erica Peltata

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Description

Erica pellucida (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has small, pinkish-white flowers. It is found in sandy soils and dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erica pellucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a hedge or groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica pellucida flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica pellucida is an evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Erica pellucida

Erica pellucida can be found in South Africa.

Erica pellucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica pellucida?

Erica pellucida

What is the common name of Erica pellucida?

Transparent Heath

What type of plant is Erica pellucida?

Evergreen shrub

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