Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
673680

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 506 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673012



Common Names

  • Erica pubescens
  • Pubescens Erica
  • Pubescens Heater


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Synonyms

  • Ericoides pubescens (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica pubescens pubescens [valid]

Description

Erica pubescens (also called Downy Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, narrow, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It grows in sandy soils and rocky outcrops in the fynbos biome.

Uses & Benefits

Erica pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas where it is hard to grow grass.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica pubescens var. glabrifolia Dulfer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica pubescens flower is a pinkish-purple color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica pubescens is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and can tolerate drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Erica pubescens

Erica pubescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the central part of the region.

Erica pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica pubescens?

Erica pubescens

What is the common name of Erica pubescens?

Downy heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica pubescens?

Erica pubescens is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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