Erica colorans

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Erica colorans
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species:
E. colorans
Binomial name
Erica colorans
Andrews, (1814)
Synonyms
  • Ericoides colorans(Andrews) Kuntze
  • Syringodea coloransG.Don

Erica colorans is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Stanford to Elim. The plant's habitat is slowly deteriorating and invasive plants are also a threat. [2]

References

  1. Turner, R. C.; von Staden, L (2012). "Erica colorans Andrews". Threatened Species Programme | SANBI Red List of South African Plants. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  2. "Erica colorans Andrews". Plants of the World Online | Kew Science. Retrieved 2025-08-13.