Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planifolia
ID:
673610

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 508 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672942

Common Names

  • Erica planifolia
  • Planifolia Erica
  • Planifolia Heater

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Synonyms

  • Callista thymifolia Steud. [valid]
  • Ceramia planifolia (L.) G.Don [valid]
  • Ceramia thymifolia (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Erica distans A.Spreng. [valid]
  • Ericoides distans (Spreng.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides planifolium (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides thymifolium (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica planifolia planifolia [valid]

Description

Erica planifolia (also called Plane-leaved heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a small shrub with small, pink flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica planifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica planifolia var. calycina Bolus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica planifolia flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica planifolia is a low-growing evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Erica planifolia

Erica planifolia can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Erica planifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Erica planifolia?

Erica planifolia is found in South Africa.

What is the size of Erica planifolia?

Erica planifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height.

What is the flowering period of Erica planifolia?

Erica planifolia flowers from late spring to early summer.

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