Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macowanii
ID:
673205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cufino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Ital. 1903: 290 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672537



Common Names

  • Erica macowanii
  • Macowan's Heath
  • Macowan Heath


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Description

Erica macowanii (also called Macowan's heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky areas and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica macowanii is an evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves and delicate white or pink flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat coughs, colds, and bronchitis.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica macowanii sub. lanceolata (Bolus) E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.
Erica macowanii sub. macowanii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica macowanii flower is small, bell-shaped and white. The seed is a small, brown, nut-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica macowanii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Erica macowanii

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

Erica macowanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica macowanii?

Erica macowanii

What is the common name of Erica macowanii?

Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica macowanii?

Heathlands, moors, and bogs

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