Erica rhodantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 288 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673111
Common Names
- Erica rhodantha
- Rhodantha Heath
- Heath Erica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica rhodantha (also called Red-flowered heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. 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 rhodantha 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 rhodantha 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica rhodantha 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 rhodantha
Erica rhodantha is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Erica rhodantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica rhodantha?
Erica rhodantha
What is the common name of Erica rhodantha?
Pink heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica rhodantha?
Erica rhodantha is native to parts of South Africa, including the Cape Province and the Eastern Cape.
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
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.