Erica rakotozafyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorr & E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 89 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673076
Common Names
- Erica rakotozafyana
- Rakotozafyana Heath
- Rakotozafyana's Heath
Searching for Erica rakotozafyana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica rakotozafyana (also called Rakotozafyana 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 rakotozafyana is used as a garden ornamental and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Erica rakotozafyana are white or pinkish-white, and the seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Searching for Erica rakotozafyana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica rakotozafyana 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 rakotozafyana
Erica rakotozafyana is native to Madagascar.
Erica rakotozafyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica rakotozafyana?
Erica rakotozafyana
What is the common name of Erica rakotozafyana?
Rakotozafy's heath
Where is Erica rakotozafyana native to?
Madagascar
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
Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.