Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetrathecoides
ID:
674072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 683 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673404

Common Names

  • Erica tetrathecoides
  • Four-sheathed heath
  • Heath heather

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides tetrathecodes (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica tetrathecoides (also called Four-bracted 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 tetrathecoides 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 tetrathecoides is a small, bell-shaped, white or pink flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica tetrathecoides 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 tetrathecoides

Erica tetrathecoides is native to South Africa.

Erica tetrathecoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica tetrathecoides?

Erica tetrathecoides

What is the common name of Erica tetrathecoides?

Tetrathecoid heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica tetrathecoides?

Dry, sandy soils 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