Erica pudens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.A.Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 31: 151 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673019
Common Names
- Erica Pudens
- Erica Pudibunda
- Erica Pugionifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica pudens (also called Dwarf 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 white flowers. It grows in sandy soils and rocky outcrops in the fynbos biome.
Uses & Benefits
Erica pudens 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 pudens has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica pudens 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 pudens
Erica pudens can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the central part of the region.
Erica pudens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica pudens?
Erica pudens
What is the common name of Erica pudens?
Downy heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica pudens?
Erica pudens 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
References
Hugh Arthur Baker (1896-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Baker' in the authors string.