Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
georgica
ID:
672794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 109 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672126



Common Names

  • Erica georgica
  • Georgica Heath
  • Georgica Bell Heather


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Description

Erica georgica (also called Georgian Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the Caucasus region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in sunny, dry areas. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Erica georgica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica georgica has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica georgica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both methods require a period of cold stratification to ensure successful germination.

Where to Find Erica georgica

Erica georgica is native to the Canary Islands.

Erica georgica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica georgica?

Erica georgica

What is the common name of Erica georgica?

Georgian heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica georgica?

Mountainous regions of the Mediterranean

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.