Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xeranthemifolia
ID:
674316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 339 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673648



Common Names

  • Erica xeranthemifolia
  • Frosted heath
  • Heath Erica


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Description

Erica xeranthemifolia (also called xeranthemum heath, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and produces small, pink flowers in the spring. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grows in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Erica xeranthemifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens. It is also used in the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica xeranthemifolia has small, white to pink flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, brown, four-angled seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves that are densely covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica xeranthemifolia is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 1m in height. It has small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Erica xeranthemifolia

Erica xeranthemifolia can be found in the mountains of the Western Cape of South Africa.

Erica xeranthemifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica xeranthemifolia?

Erica xeranthemifolia

What are the common names of Erica xeranthemifolia?

Dwarf heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica xeranthemifolia?

Open woods, heaths, and rocky slopes

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