Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 172 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673067
Common Names
- Erica quadrisulcata
- Four-grooved Heath
- Quadrisulcata Heath
Description
Erica quadrisulcata (also called Four-furrowed 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 quadrisulcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make herbal teas and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica quadrisulcata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica quadrisulcata 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 quadrisulcata
Erica quadrisulcata is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.
Erica quadrisulcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica quadrisulcata?
Erica quadrisulcata
What is the common name of Erica quadrisulcata?
Four-grooved heath
Where is Erica quadrisulcata native to?
South Africa
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