Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubigera
ID:
673686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 372 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673018

Common Names

  • Erica Pubigera
  • Erica Pudens
  • Erica Pudibunda

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides angustatum (Bartl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides pubigerum (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica pubigera (also called Orange Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, narrow, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped orange flowers. It grows in sandy soils and rocky outcrops in the fynbos biome.

Uses & Benefits

Erica pubigera 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 pubigera has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica pubigera is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and can tolerate drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Erica pubigera

Erica pubigera can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the northern part of the region.

Erica pubigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica pubigera?

Erica pubigera

What is the common name of Erica pubigera?

Downy heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica pubigera?

Erica pubigera 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