Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unilateralis
ID:
674175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 667 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673507

Common Names

  • Erica unilateralis
  • Unilateral Heath
  • Unilateral Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides unilaterale (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica unilateralis (also called One-sided Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small tubular flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica unilateralis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover in areas that are difficult to mow. It is also a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica unilateralis has small, white to pink flowers, with four petals, and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica unilateralis is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and should be about 4 inches long. Place the cuttings in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss and keep them moist until they root, which usually takes about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Erica unilateralis

Erica unilateralis can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Erica unilateralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica unilateralis?

Erica unilateralis

What is the common name of Erica unilateralis?

Unilateral heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica unilateralis?

It is found in rocky areas, dry heaths, and grasslands in the Mediterranean region

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

References