Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vagans
ID:
674186

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1770

Citation Micro:
Erica : 10 (1770)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673518

Common Names

  • Erica vagans
  • Wandering Heath
  • Wandering Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica decipiens St.-Amans [valid]
  • Erica multiflora Huds. [valid]
  • Erica pallidopurpurea L. [valid]
  • Erica vaga Salisb. [valid]
  • Erica vagans alba Bedford [valid]
  • Erica vagans alba (Bedford) D.C.McClint. [valid]
  • Ericoides decipiens (St.-Amans) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides pallidopurpureum Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides vagans (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gypsocallis vagans Gray [valid]

Description

Erica vagans (also called Wandering 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 vagans 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 vagans has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica vagans 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 vagans

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

Erica vagans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica vagans?

Erica vagans

What is the common name of Erica vagans?

Wandering heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica vagans?

Erica vagans is found in dry, rocky areas 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