Erica perhispida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorr & E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 88 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672870
Common Names
- Erica Perhispida
- Perhispida Erica
- Perhispida Bell Heather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica perhispida (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 perhispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a hedge or groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica perhispida is a white to pale pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica perhispida 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 perhispida
Erica perhispida can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Erica perhispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica perhispida?
Erica perhispida
What is the common name of Erica perhispida?
Perhispid heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica perhispida?
Dry, sandy soils in heathland, grassland, and scrubland
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
Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.