| Erica capitata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. capitata |
| Binomial name | |
| Erica capitata | |
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Erica capitata is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and is part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Cape Peninsula and from Groot Hagelkraal to Mamre. The plant has lost 50% of its habitat over the years due to development, agricultural activities and invasive plants but is still abundant in the Peninsula. Here 90% of the population is currently still protected but the habitat is further threatened. [2]