Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
673742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Guthrie) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 135 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673074

Common Names

  • Erica radicans
  • Climbing Heath
  • Radicans Heath

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Description

Erica radicans (also called creeping heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Cape Provinces and the Northern Provinces of South Africa. It is found in dry, sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Erica radicans is used as a garden ornamental and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica radicans sub. schlechteri (N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erica radicans are white or pinkish-white, and the seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica radicans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Erica radicans

Erica radicans is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.

Erica radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica radicans?

Erica radicans

What is the common name of Erica radicans?

Climbing heath

Where is Erica radicans 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

References

Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.
Louise Guthrie (1879-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Guthrie' in the authors string.