Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
674093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 327 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673425

Common Names

  • Erica tomentosa
  • Heath Pink
  • Heath Bell

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides tomentosum (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica tomentosa (also called Woolly 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 tomentosa is used as a garden ornamental. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica tomentosa 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 tomentosa is a species of heather native to Europe. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica tomentosa

Erica tomentosa is native to South Africa.

Erica tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica tomentosa?

Erica tomentosa

What is the common name of Erica tomentosa?

Woolly Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica tomentosa?

It is native to South Africa and is found in mountainous areas

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