Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
physodes
ID:
673578

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1002 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672910

Common Names

  • Erica Physodes
  • Physodes Erica
  • Physodes Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Pachysa physodes (L.) G.Don [valid]
  • Pachysa lambertiana (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Erica sequax Salisb. [valid]
  • Ericoides physodes (L.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica physodes (also called Soft-stemmed heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky areas and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica physodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica physodes has white or pink flowers, small, egg-shaped seeds, and small, light green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica physodes is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and can tolerate drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Erica physodes

Erica physodes can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Erica physodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica physodes?

Erica physodes

What is the common name of Erica physodes?

Physodes heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica physodes?

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