Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillburttii
ID:
672909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.G.H.Oliv.) E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 24: 124 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672241



Common Names

  • Hillburtt's Heath
  • Hillburtt's Erica
  • Hillburtt's Bell Heather


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Synonyms

  • Ericinella hillburttii E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Erica hillburttii 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 hillburttii 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 hillburttii 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 hillburttii

Erica hillburttii can be found in the mountains of South Africa.

Erica hillburttii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica hillburttii?

Erica hillburttii

What is the common name of Erica hillburttii?

Heath Erica

What is the natural habitat of Erica hillburttii?

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