Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veitchii
ID:
507910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bean

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 37: 138 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507242

Common Names

  • Erica veitchii
  • Veitchii Erica
  • Erica Viridimontana

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Description

Erica veitchii (also called Veitch's Heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in heathland and open woodland. It has small, dark green leaves and pink to purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erica veitchii is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica veitchii sub. asturica Fagúndez

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica veitchii is a small, bell-shaped flower, usually pink or white in colour. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica veitchii is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought and frost tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is also suitable for container growing.

Where to Find Erica veitchii

Erica veitchii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

Erica veitchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica veitchii?

Erica veitchii

What is the common name of Erica veitchii?

Veitch's heath

What are the characteristics of Erica veitchii?

Erica veitchii is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, narrow leaves and pink or white flowers that bloom in summer.

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