Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polifolia
ID:
673634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb. ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 615 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672966

Common Names

  • Erica polifolia
  • Many-leaved Heath
  • Many-leaved Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Blaeria caduca Thunb. [valid]
  • Desmia aequalis D.Don [valid]
  • Desmia polifolia (Salisb. ex Benth.) D.Don [valid]
  • Erica caduca Thunb. [valid]
  • Ericoides aequale (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides caducum (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides polifolium (Salisb. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica polifolia polifolia [valid]

Description

Erica polifolia (also called Many-leaved heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white-pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica polifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance shrub. The flowers of Erica polifolia are also used to make honey.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica polifolia var. angustata Bolus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica polifolia 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 polifolia 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 polifolia

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

Erica polifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Erica polifolia?

Erica polifolia is found in South Africa.

What is the size of Erica polifolia?

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

What is the flowering period of Erica polifolia?

Erica polifolia 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

References