Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
673798

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Davidson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 55: 473 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673130

Common Names

  • Erica rivularis
  • Rivular Heath
  • Rivular Erica

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Description

Erica rivularis (also called Rivular 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 rivularis is used as a garden ornamental. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica rivularis flower is white or pink and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica rivularis is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Erica rivularis

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

Erica rivularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica rivularis?

Erica rivularis

What is the common name of Erica rivularis?

Dwarf heath

Where is Erica rivularis 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