Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
673691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Houtt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. 2(4): 504 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673023

Common Names

  • Erica Pulchella
  • Erica Pulchelliflora
  • Erica Pulcherrima

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Synonyms

  • Lamprotis phylicoides (Willd.) G.Don [valid]
  • Erica furciflora Salisb. [valid]
  • Ericoides pulchellum (Houtt.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica pulchella pulchella [valid]

Description

Erica pulchella (also called Pink 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 pink flowers. It grows in sandy soils and rocky outcrops in the fynbos biome.

Uses & Benefits

Erica pulchella 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 pulchella has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica pulchella 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 pulchella

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

Erica pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica pulchella?

Erica pulchella

What is the common name of Erica pulchella?

Pretty heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica pulchella?

Erica pulchella 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