Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudocalycina
ID:
673673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 9: 132 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673005

Common Names

  • Erica pseudocalycina
  • False-cup Heath
  • False-cup Bell Heather

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Description

Erica pseudocalycina (also called False-cypress Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, needle-like leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica pseudocalycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas where it is hard to grow grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica pseudocalycina 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 pseudocalycina 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 pseudocalycina

Erica pseudocalycina can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the southern part of the region.

Erica pseudocalycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica pseudocalycina?

Erica pseudocalycina

What is the common name of Erica pseudocalycina?

False calycina heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica pseudocalycina?

Erica pseudocalycina is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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