Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuipes
ID:
674053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 143 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673385

Common Names

  • Erica tenuipes
  • Heath Heath
  • Irish Heath

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Description

Erica tenuipes (also called Tenuipes heath, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Ericaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 1 meter tall.

Uses & Benefits

Erica tenuipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica tenuipes has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green plant with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica tenuipes 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 tenuipes

Erica tenuipes is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Erica tenuipes FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Erica tenuipes?

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

What is the best soil type for Erica tenuipes?

Erica tenuipes prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.

How much sunlight does Erica tenuipes need?

Erica tenuipes prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.