Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexensis
ID:
672904

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 25: 89 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672236



Common Names

  • Hexensis Heath
  • Hexensis Erica
  • Hexensis Bell Heather


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Description

Erica hexensis (also called Hexen Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erica hexensis is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer and is a great choice for hedges and borders. It is also used as a ground cover and can help to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica hexensis flower is a light pink color and has five petals. The seed is small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica hexensis is a species of flowering shrub native to South Africa. It is a small, evergreen shrub with white or pink flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Erica hexensis

Erica hexensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.

Erica hexensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica hexensis?

Erica hexensis

What is the common name of Erica hexensis?

Heath Erica

What is the natural habitat of Erica hexensis?

Heathland, grassland, and open woodland

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