Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
673700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths 4: 258 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673032

Common Names

  • Erica Pumila
  • Erica Punctata
  • Erica Purgatoriensis

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides pumilum (Andrews) (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica pumila (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 pumila 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 flower of Erica pumila is a bell-shaped, pinkish-purple flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica pumila 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 pumila

Erica pumila can be found in the Canary Islands.

Erica pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica pumila?

Erica pumila

What is the common name of Erica pumila?

Dwarf heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica pumila?

Erica pumila 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