Erica procaviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.G.H.Oliv.) E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 53: 457 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672993
Common Names
- Erica procaviana
- Procavia's Heath
- Procavia's Bell Heather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica procaviana (also called Procavia's 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 procaviana 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
The Erica procaviana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica procaviana 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 procaviana
Erica procaviana can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the northern part of the region.
Erica procaviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica procaviana?
Erica procaviana
What is the common name of Erica procaviana?
Cave heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica procaviana?
Dry, sandy soils
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
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.