Erica gaudificans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.C.Nelson & E.M.T.Wulff
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Heathers 4: 58 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507228
Common Names
- Erica Gaudificans
- Gaudificans Heath
- Gaudificans
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica gaudificans (also called Gaudy Heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in heathland and open woodland. It has small, dark green leaves and pink to purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erica gaudificans is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica gaudificans is a small, bell-shaped flower, usually pink or white in colour. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica gaudificans is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought and frost tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is also suitable for container growing.
Where to Find Erica gaudificans
Erica gaudificans is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.
Erica gaudificans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica gaudificans?
Erica gaudificans
What is the common name of Erica gaudificans?
Gaudy heath
What are the characteristics of Erica gaudificans?
Erica gaudificans is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, narrow leaves and pink or white flowers that bloom in summer.
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
Ernest Charles Nelson (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.C.Nelson' in the authors string.
Ella May T. Wulff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.T.Wulff' in the authors string.