Erica nemorosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 688 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672697
Common Names
- Erica nemorosa
- Nemorosa Heath
- Heath Heath
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- Ericoides polycodon (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Erica nemorosa (also called Wood Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, heathland, and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Erica nemorosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make honey and herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica nemorosa has white to pinkish flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are green and hairy.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica nemorosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It has small, dark green leaves and small, pinkish-white flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Erica nemorosa
Erica nemorosa can be found in South Africa.
Erica nemorosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica nemorosa?
Erica nemorosa
What is the common name of Erica nemorosa?
Woodland heath
What is the natural habitat of Erica nemorosa?
Woodlands
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
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.