Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wyliei
ID:
674314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 1: 162 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673646

Common Names

  • Erica wyliei
  • Wylie's heath
  • Heath Erica

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Description

Erica wyliei (also called Wylie's heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and produces small, pink flowers in the spring. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grows in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Erica wyliei is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens. It is also used in the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica wyliei 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 wyliei 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 wyliei

Erica wyliei can be found in the mountains of the Western Cape of South Africa.

Erica wyliei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Erica wyliei?

Erica wyliei is native to the Western Cape of South Africa.

What type of soil does Erica wyliei prefer?

Erica wyliei prefers acidic, well-drained soils.

How much sunlight does Erica wyliei need?

Erica wyliei prefers partial shade, but can tolerate full sun.

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