Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triceps
ID:
674110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 1: 371 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673442

Common Names

  • Erica triceps
  • Three-lobed Heath
  • Three-lobed Bell Heather

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Description

Erica triceps (also called Three-headed Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in fynbos, grassland, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica triceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica triceps flower is a small, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica triceps 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 triceps

Erica triceps is native to South Africa.

Erica triceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica triceps?

Erica triceps

What is the common name of Erica triceps?

Three-lobed Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica triceps?

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