Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dulcis
ID:
672586

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 154 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671918



Common Names

  • Sweet Heath
  • Heath
  • Sweet Erica


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Description

Erica dulcis (also called Sweet Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has small, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, calcareous soils. It is often found in scrubland, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica dulcis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and in topiary. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica dulcis has white or pink flowers, small, dry, four-sided capsules containing numerous small seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica dulcis is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Erica dulcis

Erica dulcis is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Erica dulcis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica dulcis?

Erica dulcis

What type of plant is Erica dulcis?

Erica dulcis is a shrub

Where does Erica dulcis grow?

Erica dulcis is native to South Africa

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