Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praenitens
ID:
673651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Flora 17(2): 596 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672983

Common Names

  • Erica praenitens
  • Early-flowering Heath
  • Early-flowering Bell Heather

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Description

Erica praenitens (also called Shining 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 praenitens 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 praenitens are also used to make honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica praenitens flower is a pinkish-purple color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica praenitens is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is hardy to USDA Zone 6 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Erica praenitens

Erica praenitens can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the western part of the region.

Erica praenitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica praenitens?

Erica praenitens

What is the common name of Erica praenitens?

Early-flowering Heath

What type of plant is Erica praenitens?

Evergreen shrub

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