Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
582776

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 10: 133 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582108

Common Names

  • Camarea ericoides
  • Ericoides
  • Ericoides Bush

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Synonyms

  • Aspicarpa ericoides Hassl. [unknown]
  • Aspicarpa linearis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Camarea linearifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Cryptolappa ericoides Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cryptolappa linearifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cryptolappa linearis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia ericoides Chodat [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia hilairiana Chodat [unknown]

Description

Camarea ericoides (also called 'Heath-Like Camarea', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has a small, white flower that blooms in the summer and grows in humid, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Camarea ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camarea ericoides is a small, white, tubular flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camarea ericoides is a tropical epiphyte native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of orchid bark and perlite. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Camarea ericoides

Camarea ericoides is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest, the Andes Mountains, and the Caribbean.

Camarea ericoides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Camarea ericoides?

Camarea ericoides is native to Mexico.

What is the size of Camarea ericoides?

Camarea ericoides is a small plant, growing to a height of about 10 cm.

What is the soil type for Camarea ericoides?

Camarea ericoides prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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