Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Eckl. & Zeyh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 169 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056898
Common Names
- Amphithalea ericaefolia
- Heathlike Amphithalea
- Heathlike Broom
Description
Amphithalea ericaefolia (also called Ericaceous amphithalea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers and grey-green leaves. Native to South Africa, it is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amphithalea ericaefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amphithalea ericaefolia is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Amphithalea ericaefolia
Amphithalea ericaefolia is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Amphithalea genus
Amphithalea alba,
Amphithalea axillaris,
Amphithalea biovulata,
Amphithalea bodkinii,
Amphithalea concava,
Amphithalea cuneifolia,
Amphithalea ericifolia,
Amphithalea fourcadei,
Amphithalea imbricata,
Amphithalea intermedia,
Amphithalea micrantha,
Amphithalea oppositifolia,
Amphithalea phylicoides,
Amphithalea sericea,
Amphithalea speciosa,
Amphithalea stokoei,
Amphithalea tomentosa,
Amphithalea violacea,
Amphithalea virgata,
Amphithalea williamsonii,
Amphithalea perplexa,
Amphithalea bowiei,
Amphithalea bullata,
Amphithalea cedarbergensis,
Amphithalea ciliaris,
Amphithalea cymbifolia,
Amphithalea dahlgrenii,
Amphithalea flava,
Amphithalea minima,
Amphithalea monticola,
Amphithalea muirii,
Amphithalea muraltioides,
Amphithalea obtusiloba,
Amphithalea pageae,
Amphithalea purpurea,
Amphithalea rostrata,
Amphithalea spinosa,
Amphithalea tortilis,
Amphithalea vlokii,
Amphithalea ericaefolia,
Amphithalea villosa,
Amphithalea maroccana,
Amphithalea tapetiformis,
Amphithalea esterhuyseniae,
Amphithalea ornata,
Species in the Fabaceae family