Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trachysantha
ID:
674098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 24: 184 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673430

Common Names

  • Erica trachysantha
  • Heath Pink
  • Heath Bell

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Description

Erica trachysantha (also called Rough-stalked 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 trachysantha 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 trachysantha 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 trachysantha can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a propagator. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Erica trachysantha

Erica trachysantha is native to South Africa.

Erica trachysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica trachysantha?

Erica trachysantha

What is the common name of Erica trachysantha?

Hairy Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica trachysantha?

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