Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigidula
ID:
673792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 437 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673124

Common Names

  • Erica rigidula
  • Rigid Heath
  • Rigid Erica

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Synonyms

  • Blepharophyllum divaricatum Klotzsch [valid]
  • Scyphogyne divaricata (Klotzsch) Benth. [valid]
  • Scyphogyne biconvexa N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Scyphogyne brownii Compton [valid]
  • Scyphogyne glandulifera N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Scyphogyne rigidula N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Scyphogyne rigidula breviciliata N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Scyphogyne rigidula rigidula [valid]
  • Scyphogyne longistyla N.E.Br. [valid]

Description

Erica rigidula (also called Rigid 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 rigidula 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 rigidula 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 rigidula 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 rigidula

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

Erica rigidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica rigidula?

Erica rigidula

What is the common name of Erica rigidula?

Dwarf heath

Where is Erica rigidula native to?

Western Mediterranean

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