Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyxidiflora
ID:
673723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 371 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673055

Common Names

  • Pyxidiflora Heath
  • Pyxidiflora Heather
  • Pyxidiflora Ling

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Description

Erica pyxidiflora (also called Pyxid-flowered 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 pyxidiflora 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica pyxidiflora 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 pyxidiflora 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 pyxidiflora

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

Erica pyxidiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica pyxidiflora?

Erica pyxidiflora

What is the common name of Erica pyxidiflora?

Pyxid Heath

What type of plant is Erica pyxidiflora?

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