| Erica fontana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. fontana |
| Binomial name | |
| Erica fontana | |
Erica fontana, the fountain heath, is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forms part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Cape Peninsula. [2] The area of occurrence is 21 km2 where there are approximately 17 000 plants. The plant grows luxuriantly after a fire and the habitat in the Cape of Good Hope section of the Table Mountain National Park is well protected and safe. The plant is considered rare. [3]