Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kogelbergensis
ID:
673055

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Year Book Heather Soc. 1996: 3 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672387



Common Names

  • Erica kogelbergensis
  • Kogelberg Heath
  • Kogelberg Erica


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Description

Erica kogelbergensis (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica kogelbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica kogelbergensis flower is a small, tubular, white flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica kogelbergensis is best propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6-8 inches long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Erica kogelbergensis

Erica kogelbergensis can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Erica kogelbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica kogelbergensis?

Erica kogelbergensis

What is the common name of Erica kogelbergensis?

Kogelberg heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica kogelbergensis?

Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland

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