Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purgatoriensis
ID:
673704

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 31: 155 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673036

Common Names

  • Erica Pura
  • Erica Pudibunda
  • Erica Pugionifolia

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Description

Erica purgatoriensis (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 purgatoriensis 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 purgatoriensis flower is a small, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica purgatoriensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm long. They should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Erica purgatoriensis

Erica purgatoriensis is native to the Canary Islands and is found in the wild in the island of La Palma.

Erica purgatoriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica purgatoriensis?

Erica purgatoriensis

What is the common name of Erica purgatoriensis?

Purgatory heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica purgatoriensis?

Dry, sandy soils

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