Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichadenia
ID:
674111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 24: 183 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673443

Common Names

  • Erica trichadenia
  • Woolly Heath
  • Woolly Bell Heather

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Description

Erica trichadenia (also called Bristly 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 trichadenia 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 trichadenia 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 trichadenia 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 trichadenia

Erica trichadenia is native to South Africa.

Erica trichadenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica trichadenia?

Erica trichadenia

What is the common name of Erica trichadenia?

Hairy-fruited Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica trichadenia?

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