Erica purgatoriensis

Erica purgatoriensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Ericaceae
Genus:	Erica
Species:	E. purgatoriensis
Binomial name
	Erica purgatoriensis; H.A.Baker

Last updated November 20, 2025

Erica purgatoriensis is a species of flowering plant in the heath and heather family Ericaceae, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.^[1] Known from only one location, a wetland alongside a road, and with around 500 mature individuals occupying an area of about one hectare, it is assessed as Vulnerable.^[2]

References

↑ "Erica purgatoriensis H.A.Baker". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 17 December 2022.
↑ Turner, R.C.; Oliver, E.G.H.; Pillay, D. (2007). "Erica purgatoriensis H.A.Baker". National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. South African National Biodiversity Institute. Retrieved 17 December 2022.

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[POWO_329447-1-1] "Erica purgatoriensis H.A.Baker". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 17 December 2022.

[2] Turner, R.C.; Oliver, E.G.H.; Pillay, D. (2007). "Erica purgatoriensis H.A.Baker". National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. South African National Biodiversity Institute. Retrieved 17 December 2022.

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