Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichroma
ID:
674117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 642 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673449



Common Names

  • Erica trichroma
  • Three-coloured Heath
  • Three-coloured Bell Heather


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Description

Erica trichroma (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, needle-like leaves and pink or white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as heaths, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica trichroma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in the production of honey.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica trichroma var. imbricata Bolus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica trichroma has small, white to pink flowers, with four petals, and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica trichroma can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a propagator. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Erica trichroma

Erica trichroma can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Canary Islands, and in the Azores.

Erica trichroma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica trichroma?

Erica trichroma

What is the common name of Erica trichroma?

Three-coloured Heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica trichroma?

It is native to South Africa and is found in mountainous 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