Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
673426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths 3: 191 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672758



Common Names

  • Odorata Heath
  • Heath Odorata
  • Odorata Bell Heath


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Synonyms

  • Erica spirans Hoffmanns. [valid]
  • Ericoides odoratum (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica odorata (also called Fragrant heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, needle-like leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils and open areas, such as coastal heaths and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica odorata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica odorata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica odorata

Erica odorata can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Erica odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica odorata?

Erica odorata

What is the common name of Erica odorata?

Fragrant Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica odorata?

Heathland, moorland and dry, rocky hillsides

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