Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
673628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 73 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672960

Common Names

  • Erica plumosa
  • Plumosa Erica
  • Plumosa Heater

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Synonyms

  • Pilopus nodiflora Raf. [valid]
  • Blaeria ciliaris L.f. [valid]
  • Blaeria ciliciiflora G.Don [valid]
  • Blaeria incana Bartl. [valid]
  • Blaeria nodiflora G.Don [valid]
  • Blaeria plumosa (Thunb.) Thunb. [valid]
  • Blaeria ptilota E.Mey. ex Benth. [invalid]
  • Ericoides plumosum (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Grisebachia alba N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia apiculata N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia bolusii N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia ciliaris (L.f.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Grisebachia ciliaris bolusii (N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]
  • Grisebachia ciliaris ciliciiflora (Salisb.) E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]
  • Grisebachia ciliaris involuta (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]
  • Grisebachia ciliciiflora (Salisb.) Druce [valid]
  • Grisebachia dregeana Benth. [valid]
  • Grisebachia dregeana vestita Zahlbr. [valid]
  • Grisebachia hirta Klotzsch [valid]
  • Grisebachia hispida Klotzsch [valid]
  • Grisebachia incana (Bartl.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Grisebachia involuta Klotzsch [valid]
  • Grisebachia nivenii N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia pentheri Zahlbr. [valid]
  • Grisebachia pilifolia N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia plumosa (Thunb.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Grisebachia plumosa hirta (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]
  • Grisebachia plumosa hispida (Klotzsch) E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]
  • Grisebachia plumosa pentheri (Zahlbr.) E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]
  • Grisebachia plumosa scabra N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia rigida N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia serrulata Benth. [valid]
  • Grisebachia solivaga N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia thunbergii Rach [valid]
  • Grisebachia velleriflora Klotzsch [valid]
  • Grisebachia zeyheriana Klotzsch [valid]
  • Grisebachia plumosa serrulata (Benth.) N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Grisebachia ciliaris ciliaris [valid]
  • Grisebachia plumosa plumosa [valid]

Description

Erica plumosa (also called Feathery 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 plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica plumosa is a bell-shaped, pinkish-purple flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica plumosa is an 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 plumosa

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

Erica plumosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Erica plumosa?

Erica plumosa is found in South Africa.

What is the size of Erica plumosa?

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

What is the flowering period of Erica plumosa?

Erica plumosa 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