Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 107: 305 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673137
Common Names
- Erica roseoloba
- Rose-lobed Heath
- Rose-lobed Erica
Description
Erica roseoloba (also called Rose-lobed 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 roseoloba is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of honey and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica roseoloba 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica roseoloba 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 roseoloba
Erica roseoloba is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Erica roseoloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica roseoloba?
Erica roseoloba
What is the common name of Erica roseoloba?
Dwarf heath
Where is Erica roseoloba 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