Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
ericaefolia
ID:
1007635

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 430 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006973

Common Names

  • Heath Cliffortia
  • Erica-Leaf Cliffortia
  • Erica-Leaf Heath

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Description

Cliffortia ericaefolia (also called heath cliffortia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has white flowers and red, edible fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Cliffortia ericaefolia is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for ornamental purposes in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cliffortia ericaefolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark and glossy. The seedlings are small and have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cliffortia ericaefolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Cliffortia ericaefolia

Cliffortia ericaefolia is native to the western United States and is typically found in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and trails.

Species in the Cliffortia genus

Cliffortia polygonifolia, Cliffortia acockii, Cliffortia aculeata, Cliffortia acutifolia, Cliffortia alata, Cliffortia arborea, Cliffortia burgersii, Cliffortia conifera, Cliffortia ericifolia, Cliffortia geniculata, Cliffortia hantamensis, Cliffortia nivenioides, Cliffortia strigosa, Cliffortia ericaefolia, Cliffortia reniformis, Cliffortia schlechteri, Cliffortia acanthophylla, Cliffortia ceresana, Cliffortia denticulata, Cliffortia recurvata, Cliffortia oligodonta, Cliffortia prionota, Cliffortia dichotoma, Cliffortia anthospermoides, Cliffortia cruciata, Cliffortia ferricola, Cliffortia weimarckii, Cliffortia amplexistipula, Cliffortia apiculata, Cliffortia arcuata, Cliffortia atrata, Cliffortia baccans, Cliffortia brevifolia, Cliffortia browniana, Cliffortia burchellii, Cliffortia carinata, Cliffortia castanea, Cliffortia cervicornu, Cliffortia complanata, Cliffortia concinna, Cliffortia crassinervis, Cliffortia crenata, Cliffortia crenulata, Cliffortia cristata, Cliffortia cuneata, Cliffortia curvifolia, Cliffortia cymbifolia, Cliffortia densa, Cliffortia dentata, Cliffortia discolor,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,