Status:
valid
Authors:
Schweick.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1933: 185 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672263
Common Names
- Heath heath
- Heath heath
- Heath heath
Description
Erica holtii (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.6m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky or sandy soils. It is often found in coastal regions, as well as in mountains and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Erica holtii has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, coughs, and fever. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica holtii has small, pink, bell-shaped flowers, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with delicate, needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica holtii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Erica holtii
Erica holtii can be found in the mountains of Europe and North Africa.
Erica holtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica holtii?
Erica holtii
What is the common name of Erica holtii?
Hairy Heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica holtii?
Erica holtii is native to the Mediterranean region
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