Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubens
ID:
673813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Erica : 49 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673145

Common Names

  • Erica rubens
  • Red Heath
  • Red Erica

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides pedunculare (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides rubens (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica rubens (also called Pink Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, narrow, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It grows in sandy soils and rocky outcrops in the fynbos biome.

Uses & Benefits

Erica rubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erica rubens are white or pinkish-white, and the seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica rubens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and will tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Erica rubens

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

Erica rubens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica rubens?

Erica rubens

What is the common name of Erica rubens?

Dwarf heath

Where is Erica rubens 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