Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthina
ID:
674315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 69 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673647

Common Names

  • Erica xanthina
  • Yellow heath
  • Heath Erica

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Description

Erica xanthina (also called yellow 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, yellow flowers in the spring. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grows in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Erica xanthina 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 xanthina has small, white to pink flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, brown, four-angled seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves that are densely covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica xanthina is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 1m in height. It has small, dark green leaves and small, yellow 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 xanthina

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

Erica xanthina FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Erica xanthina?

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

What type of soil does Erica xanthina prefer?

Erica xanthina prefers acidic, well-drained soils.

How much sunlight does Erica xanthina need?

Erica xanthina 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

References

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.