Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rimarum
ID:
673793

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 30: 152 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673125

Common Names

  • Erica rimarum
  • Rimarum Heath
  • Rimarum Erica

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Description

Erica rimarum (also called Rimarum 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 rimarum 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 rimarum 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 rimarum 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 rimarum

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

Erica rimarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica rimarum?

Erica rimarum

What is the common name of Erica rimarum?

Dwarf heath

Where is Erica rimarum 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