Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
674066

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 223 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673398

Common Names

  • Tetragonous Heath
  • Cross-leaved Heath
  • Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Callista tetragona G.Don [valid]
  • Ericoides tetragonum (L.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Eurylepis tetragona (L.f.) G.Don [valid]

Description

Erica tetragona (also called Square-stemmed heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, spreading shrub with small, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica tetragona 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 Erica tetragona 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 tetragona is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by cuttings or division in spring or summer.

Where to Find Erica tetragona

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

Erica tetragona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica teretiuscula?

Erica teretiuscula

What type of soil does Erica teretiuscula prefer?

Erica teretiuscula prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the best climate for Erica teretiuscula?

Erica teretiuscula prefers a temperate climate with plenty of sunlight.

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