Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
674225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1796

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths 1: t. 67 (1796)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673557

Common Names

  • Erica versicolor
  • Heath
  • Bell Heather

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Synonyms

  • Erica ovata J.C.Wendl. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Ericoides versicolor (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica versicolor versicolor [valid]

Description

Erica versicolor (also called Variegated Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in heathland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica versicolor is used as a garden ornamental. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica versicolor has small, pink, 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 versicolor can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Once established, Erica versicolor should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months.

Where to Find Erica versicolor

Erica versicolor can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Erica versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica versicolor?

Erica versicolor

What is the common name of Erica versicolor?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica versicolor?

Dry, sunny areas of 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