Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uysii
ID:
674183

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A.Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 39: 208 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673515

Common Names

  • Erica vaga
  • Vagrant Heath
  • Vagrant Bell Heather

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Description

Erica uysii (also called Uys' 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 uysii is an 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 uysii has small, white to pink flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, brown, four-angled seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves that are densely covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica uysii is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Erica uysii

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

Erica uysii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica uysii?

Erica uysii

What type of plant is Erica uysii?

Erica uysii is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Erica uysii?

Erica uysii is native to South Africa

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