Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyramidalis
ID:
673716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 491 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673048

Common Names

  • Pyramidal Heath
  • Pyramidal Heather
  • Pyramidal Ling

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Synonyms

  • Erica campanulata F.W.Schmidt [valid]
  • Erica obpyramidalis Salisb. [valid]
  • Ericoides campanulatum (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides pyramidale (Sol.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica vernalis G.Lodd. ex J.Forbes [valid]

Description

Erica pyramidalis (also called Pyramidal Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a dense, compact habit. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica pyramidalis is a popular ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and jams.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica pyramidalis var. vernalis (Lodd.) Benth.
Erica pyramidalis var. pyramidalis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica pyramidalis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica pyramidalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, sandy soil. It should be kept moist and in a bright, but not sunny, location.

Where to Find Erica pyramidalis

Erica pyramidalis is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Erica pyramidalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica pyramidalis?

Erica pyramidalis

What is the common name of Erica pyramidalis?

Pyramidal Heath

What type of plant is Erica pyramidalis?

Evergreen shrub

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