Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxigena
ID:
673859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dulfer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 66: 29 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673191

Common Names

  • Erica saxigena
  • Saxigena Heath
  • Saxigena Erica

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Description

Erica saxigena (also called Saxifrage heather, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves and bell-shaped, pink flowers. It is native to the UK and Ireland, and is found in heathland, moorland, and coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica saxigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in potpourri. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica saxigena flower is a small, bell-shaped flower with five petals that are pinkish-purple in color. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica saxigena can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and can be rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Erica saxigena

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

Erica saxigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica saxigena?

Erica saxigena

What are the common names of Erica saxigena?

Common names of Erica saxigena include Saxigena heath and Saxigena bell heather.

Where can Erica saxigena be found?

Erica saxigena is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

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