Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhopalantha
ID:
673782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dulfer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 67: 85 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673114

Common Names

  • Erica rhopalantha
  • Rhopalantha Heath
  • Rhopalantha Erica

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Synonyms

  • Erica rhopalantha rhopalantha [valid]

Description

Erica rhopalantha (also called Rhopalanthe 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 rhopalantha 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica rhopalantha var. delapsa (Bolus) Dulfer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica rhopalantha 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 rhopalantha 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 rhopalantha

Erica rhopalantha is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.

Erica rhopalantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica rhopalantha?

Erica rhopalantha

What is the common name of Erica rhopalantha?

Rhopalantha heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica rhopalantha?

Erica rhopalantha 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