Erica plukenetii
About
Erica plukenetii is a species of flowering plant native to the Cape region of South Africa. It belongs to the genus Erica. The species is morphologically variable, and five subspecies are recognised. The larger, variably coloured, flowers of E. plukenetii ssp. plukenetii are pollinated by sunbirds, whilst the smaller, exclusively white, flowers of E. plukenetii ssp. breviflora are moth pollinated.
- Family
- Ericaceae
How to use it
Erica plukenetii can be used ornamentally in gardens, adding vibrant colors and attracting pollinators like sunbirds and moths. Its diverse flower forms make it a great choice for creating visually interesting landscapes.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Erica plukenetii
- Slug
- erica-plukenetii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Erica
- Species
- plukenetii
- Wikidata QID
- Q5387951
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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