... but is inconspicuous in its habitat when not flowering. Erica jasminiflora was once common on the Swartberg near ... Mountain and probably amounts to less than 100 plants. Erica jasminiflora is a small, slow-growing, woody species ... as landing platforms, or by hovering during the process. Erica Seed of this species is hard to come by and recorded to ...

... of the corolla suggest that it is pollinated by birds.   Erica This erica grows best in moist, cool conditions. Plant amongst  ... which will strengthen the root system. The genus name Erica comes from the Greek word ereike meaning to break, in ...

... Ncaphayi Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden July 2018 Erica lutea is a slender, compact, branched shrublet, with an ... late summer to autumn and early winter (February to May). Erica lutea is confined to southern Africa, where it is found ... ( Capys alphaeus ) has also been observed visiting Erica lutea flowers for nectar. This butterfly breeds on ...

... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden May 2009     Erica margaritacea forms a low, compact shrub up to 500 mm ... blush. Flowering occurs in the summer (October to March). Erica margaritacea was once found in large colonies on the ... self-sows profusely, with seedlings emerging after fire. Erica margaritacea is one of the remaining Peninsula ericas, ...

Kirstenbosch NBG Julia Dabush Kirstenbosch NBG May 2010   Erica nana is a low-growing, sprawling, woody shrub attaining ... in a ring around the stem), 4-8 mm long, erect and linear. Erica nana is highly floriferous, the flowers often ... Anthers have awns (appendages at the base of the anther). Erica nana grows naturally at high altitudes on the rocks and ...

... time is from late summer into winter (January to July). Erica oblongiflora is endemic to South Africa and has a ... on the Agulhas Plain. Its habitat is highly threatened. Erica oblongiflora has been observed being visited by ... and various combinations except for blue. The seeds of Erica species are usually very tiny and can lay dormant in ...

... Birds, bees and other insects pollinate the flowers. Erica Erica perspicua occurs in moist, wet areas amongst plants ... taken from the side shoots, either heel or tip cuttings. Erica  is one of the largest genera in South Africa, with ...

... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden December 2008 Erica plukenetii is an erect, sturdy shrub that grows up to ... during late summer-winter-spring (March to September). Erica plukenetii has a wide distribution range, from the ... sunbirds, which appear to be the main pollinating agent. Erica Erica plukenetii, like many other ericas, is very easy ...

... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden February 2013     Erica quadrangularis forms an upright shrub up to 600 mm, ... with pink or are a shade of pink, from pale to rosy pink. Erica quadrangularis grows in seepage areas on sandy flats, ... as far as the Swartberg and Kammanassie mountain ranges. Erica quadrangularis is pollinated by insects. The seeds fall ...

... Wilman Millennium Seed Bank Partnership February 2014   Erica recurvata is a small shrub growing of 0.3-0.6m in ideal ... slightly sticky and appear in the winter months. Erica recurvata was (re)discovered in the Napier Mountains in ... and research is still underway for this species. Although Erica recurvata occurs within the Fynbos Biome, a naturally ...