Erica swaziensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 21: 139 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673360
Common Names
- Erica swaziensis
- Heath Heath
- Irish Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica swaziensis (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub of the Ericaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, linear leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erica swaziensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica swaziensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica swaziensis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Erica swaziensis
Erica swaziensis can be found in the Mediterranean regions of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Erica swaziensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica swaziensis?
Erica swaziensis
What is the common name of Erica swaziensis?
Swazi heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica swaziensis?
Dry, rocky slopes and heaths
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
References
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.