Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscidiflora
ID:
674281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Esterh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 2: 63 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673613

Common Names

  • Viscid-flowered Heath
  • Viscid-flowered Bell Heather
  • Viscid-flowered Heather

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Description

Erica viscidiflora (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, needle-like leaves and pink or white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as heaths, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica viscidiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food plant for some Lepidoptera species such as the Pearl-bordered Fritillary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica viscidiflora has white to pink flowers, small, round, black seeds and small, round seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica viscidiflora is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 1m in height. It has small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica viscidiflora

Erica viscidiflora is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, Greece, and other Mediterranean countries.

Erica viscidiflora FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Erica viscidiflora?

Erica viscidiflora prefers temperatures between 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Erica viscidiflora?

Erica viscidiflora prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Erica viscidiflora need?

Erica viscidiflora prefers partial to full shade.

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