Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reunionensis
ID:
673776

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 768 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673108

Common Names

  • Reunionensis Heath
  • Reunionensis Heather
  • Reunionensis Ling

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Synonyms

  • Philippia montana (Willd.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Salaxis montana Willd. [valid]

Description

Erica reunionensis (also called Reunion heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It has small, needle-like leaves and pink or white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Erica reunionensis 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 reunionensis has white flowers with a yellow center, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica reunionensis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Erica reunionensis

Erica reunionensis is native to the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean and is found in the wild in the island.

Erica reunionensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica reunionensis?

Erica reunionensis

What is the common name of Erica reunionensis?

Reunion heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica reunionensis?

Erica reunionensis is native to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean.

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