PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ERICALES / ERICACEAE / ERICOIDEAE / ERICEAE / ERICA / VESTITA
Erect shrub up to 90 cm (3 ft) or so. Branches virgate, minutely pubescent. Leaves 6-nate, 1.25-3.3 cm long and barely 0.5 mm wide, erect to spreading, crowded, slender, linear-subtrigonous, acute to aristate, glabrous, the younger ciliate; petioles 3-4 mm long and 1/6 mm wide, capillary, pallid. Flowers axillary, in pseudo-spikes near the ends of the branches; peduncles 3-8 mm long, glabrous; bracts median, foliaceous. Sepals 8-10 mm long, foliaceous, linear from an ovate base, scarious, more or less shortly ciliate. Corolla 1.7-2.5 cm long, clavate-tubular, straight or curved, more or less pubescent, dry, white, yellow, rosy or crimson; lobes short, erect or slightly spreading, obtuse. Filaments slender; anthers included, manifest or rarely exserted, 3-4 mm long, lateral, oblong, more or less curved, muticous or decurrent-denticulate on the filament; pore about 1/2 the length of the cell. Ovary turbinate, deeply lobed, villous above, usually glabrous below; style exserted; stigma capitate. From: Baker, HA; Oliver, EGH. 1967. Ericas in southern Africa. Purnell, Cape Town. [All rights reserved]
Compact, erect shrublet to 1 m. Flowers large, tubular, red, white or pink, very finely hairy. From: Oliver, EGH. 2012. Ericaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Vestitus = clothed; probably referring to the very crowded leaves which cover the branches. The colour variants of E, vestita are very striking and attractive. Closely allied to E. vestita especially in the formation of the leaves are E. nematophylla Guthrie & Bolus and E. filamentosa Andr., which are characterized by having much shorter flowers. All three occur together in the same areas. Some forms have a close resemblance to E. longijolia but may be distinguished by their longer and softer leaves with longer petioles. From: Baker, HA; Oliver, EGH. 1967. Ericas in southern Africa. Purnell, Cape Town. [All rights reserved]
Mountain slopes. From: Baker, HA; Oliver, EGH. 1967. Ericas in southern Africa. Purnell, Cape Town. [All rights reserved]
Mountain and hill slopes. From: Oliver, EGH. 2012. Ericaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Cape Province. From: Baker, HA; Oliver, EGH. 1967. Ericas in southern Africa. Purnell, Cape Town. [All rights reserved]
Elim, Cape Agulhas, Riviersonderend to Langeberg: Riversdale. From: Oliver, EGH. 2012. Ericaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
August to May
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: Erica: 22 (1785)
Erica vestita Thunb. var. coccinea Curtis
Erica vestita Thunb. var. fulgida Andrews
Published in: Col. Engr. Heaths 2: t. 137 (1805)
Erica longifolia F.A.Bauer var. amplicata Bolus
Published in: Fl. Cap. 4(1): 66 (1905)
Erica longifolia F.A.Bauer var. maritima Bolus
Published in: Fl. Cap. 4(1): 66 (1905)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| trembling heath | English | Oliver, EGH. 2012. Ericaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| tril-heath | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| trilheide | Afrikaans | Oliver, EGH. 2012. Ericaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| tril-heide | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| wide-mouthed heath | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Ericales
FAMILY Ericaceae
SUBFAMILY Ericoideae
TRIBE Ericeae
GENUS Erica
SPECIES vestita
105 results for Erica vestita Thunb.
Year
Barcode: NBG0256387-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 12702 | 2010-8-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Klein River Mountains northern side on Farm 774 near Glenhart, 2.6 km NNW of TRB 4, Boskop. 34° 22' 04.3"S, 19° 26' 29.4"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0655363-0 Collector(s) & number: McMurtry, DM, 600 | 1967-11-6
South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER DIST; JONASKOP; S.A.B.C. FM-TOWER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0524700-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 3698 | 1978-3-13
South Africa, Western Cape, GYSMANSHOEK PASS; VALLEY BELOW KANETBERG & PERDEBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0265573-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 8982 | 1986-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, Jonaskop, middle N slopes.
General notes: Alt. 900 m. Dry rocky slopes. Occasional plants to 500 mm. Flowers deep red.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1484107-0 Collector(s) & number: Wilman, V, 5402 | 2014-10-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Garcia Pass. Altitude: 519.4 m.
General notes: VL 145 G. Associated species: Leucospermum oilefolium, Protea nerifolia, Phylica sp., Acmadenia gracilis, Thamnochortus sp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0862842-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 11833 | 2014-1-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester District. Jonaskop. 23 km ENE of Villiersdorp, 31 km SSE of Worcester. Farm: Wilde Paarde Berg 587 (Suurberge).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0312981-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 632 | 1969-1-27
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM; MARLOTH FLORA RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0603978-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 1735 | 1979-4-10
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON; KLEIN HAGELKRAAL, EAST OF PEARLY BEACH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0312978-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, JA, 1193 | 1969-1-30
South Africa, Western Cape, HEIDELBERG; GUYSMANS HOEK PASS; MIDDLE OF GUYSMAN'S HOEK PASS 1 MI. FROMTOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0856546-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 11067 | 2012-1-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester District; ±21 km ENE of Villiersdorp. Farm: Wilde Paarde Berg 587, Jonaskop. 33°56'21.9" 19°31'13.1"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0000083-0 Collector(s) & number: Forrester, JA, 1281 | 1998-7-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw subregion, Nuweberg Staatsbos, garden at Office.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0314879-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 9824 | 1896-12-23
South Africa, Western Cape, WESTERN REGION; GENADENDAL; IN MT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1574091-0 Collector(s) & number: Musker, S.D., SM253 | 2019-5-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Tradouws Pass, north end, just S of Stone Haven PNR.
General notes: Voucher, silica, photos. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/26246444
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0312977-0 Collector(s) & number: Admiraal, J, 2002 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, EZELJACHT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0002041-0 Collector(s) & number: Heilgendorff, JP, s.n. | 1991-3-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Villiersdorp subregion, on ridge next to Main Rd. between Theewaterskloofdam and Botriver, 5Km from dam wall.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0203222-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 47 | 2005-10-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Jonaskop, way to the top.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1569128-0 Collector(s) & number: Musker, S.D., SM606 | 2021-3-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Overberg Disitrict Municipality. Struisbaai town.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0627423-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2755 | 1981-9-16
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; GYSMANSHOEK PASS; S. ENTRANCE TO PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1574108-0 Collector(s) & number: Musker, S.D., SM512 | 2020-11-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Overberg District Municipality. Grootbos.
General notes: Voucher, silica, photos. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/139508878
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0241230-0 Collector(s) & number: Turner, RC, 1484 | 2006-1-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Scheepersrus. Leeurivierberg, Marloth Nature Reserve, Langeberg Mountains, Kruispad. Lat x Long. -33.9468776 x 20.36942574. Altitude: 1087 m.
General notes: See R. C. Turner 1487 for red-flowered form from rocky slopes above the Damsrivier stream.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0591388-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10556 | 1897-4-27
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE AGULHAS
General notes: Isotype.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0559537-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 10054 | 1979-10-2
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM STATE FOR; GOEDGELOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0591387-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10556 | 1897-4-27
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE AGULHAS
General notes: Isotype.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0170095-0 Collector(s) & number: Strid, PAK, 38012 | 1993-9-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Swellendam Div.: Langebergen, N side, by Muurrivier just inside border of Boosmansbos Wilderness Area. 33° 53'S, 20° 50'E.
General notes: Alt. 550-600 m. Arid fynbos with some karroo elements. Sandstone. Erect shrublet c. 60cm tall. Flowers deep red.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0170094-0 Collector(s) & number: Strid, PAK, 38004 | 1993-9-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Heidelberg Div.: Langebergen, Kanetberg at top of Gysmanshoekpas. 33° 56'S, 21° 04'E.
General notes: Alt. 700 m. Low fynbos on sandstone. Erect, slender, very sparingly branched shrublet c. 50cm tall. Flowers purplish-red.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0856544-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 11065 | 2012-1-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester District; ±21 km ENE of Villiersdorp. Farm: Wilde Paarde Berg 587, Jonaskop. 33°57'10.1" 19°31'06.0"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1477147-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 11065 | 2012-1-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester District; ±21 km ENE of Villiersdorp. Farm: Wilde Paarde Berg 587, Jonaskop. 33°57'10.1" 19°31'06.0"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0699448-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1103 | 1986-1-14
South Africa, Western Cape, LANGEBERG; GROOTVADERSBOSCH; STATE FOREST. BOOSMANSBOS WILDERNESS AREA N SIDE ABOVE WITBOOISRIVIER.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0871915-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1103 | 1986-1-14
South Africa, Western Cape, LANGEBERG; GROOTVADERSBOSCH; STATE FOREST. BOOSMANSBOS WILDERNESS AREA N SIDE ABOVE WITBOOISRIVIER.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0312951-0 Collector(s) & number: Kerr, I, STE 30040 | 1966-4-
South Africa, Western Cape, TRADOUW PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0095466-0 Collector(s) & number: Lewis, GJ, 5260 | 1958-2-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Bredasdorp Division. Slopes of Gunners Quoin Mountain, near Ratel River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0856542-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 11063B | 2012-1-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester District; ±21 km ENE of Villiersdorp. Farm: Wilde Paarde Berg 587, Jonaskop. 33°57'10.1" 19°31'06.0"E.
General notes: Bioregion: Northwest Fynbos. Vegetation type: North Sonderend Sandstone Fynbos.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1569126-0 Collector(s) & number: Musker, S.D., SM607 | 2022-10-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700. Struisbaai.
General notes: Voucher, silica, photos. SM607. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/139508082
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1574107-0 Collector(s) & number: Musker, S.D., SM515 | 2020-11-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Overberg District Municipality. Grootbos.
General notes: Voucher, silica, photos. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/139508879
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0003159-0 Collector(s) & number: Leon, J, 26 | 2006-7-20
South Africa, Western Cape, On gravel road towards Elim. Growing along the roadside.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0879702-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 19132 | 2022-10-22
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester District. Jonaskop, Suurberge. Farm: Wilde Paarde Berg 587. 33°56'42.504"S 19°31'10.390"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0627513-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 7755 | 1980-10-14
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; GARCIA'S PASS; NEAR OLD TOLL HOUSE ON OPPOSITE SLOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0170406-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 2078 | 1991-6-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Cloetes Pass. Along road from Herbertsdale to Little Karoo, on shale band to E of Vreysberg.
General notes: Alt. 333 m. Mountain fynbos. Soil. Loam. C1S Full sun. Well-drained. Aspect: SE. Veld burnt regularly for grazing. Young veld 4-5 years old. Plant height: 0.75m. Erect shrubs with with pink flowers. Shale band exposed in this area. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0524701-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 3698 | 1978-3-13
South Africa, Western Cape, GYSMANSHOEK PASS; VALLEY BELOW KANETBERG & PERDEBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1574085-0 Collector(s) & number: Musker, S.D., SM219 | 2019-5-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Overberg District Municipality. Wolvengat-Elim raod. Roadside just N of Wolvengat on road to Elim.
General notes: Voucher, silica, photos. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/24777679
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0312961-0 Collector(s) & number: van Breda, PAB, 1782 | 1965-3-22
South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP DIST.; RATELRIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0503652-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 9824 | 1896-12-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Genadendal.
General notes: In montibus.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0312954-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 2027 | 1938-12-7
South Africa, Western Cape, TRADOUW PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0312980-0 Collector(s) & number: Marsh, JA, 680 | 1969-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, BARRYDALE; 7 MI. INTO TRADOUW PASS FROM BARRYDALE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0730192-0 Collector(s) & number: Brusse, FA, 3652 | 1981-5-11
South Africa, Western Cape, BARRYDALE DIST.; TRADOUW PASS; 7 KM S OF WINERY AT BARRYDALE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0751616-0 Collector(s) & number: Greuter, W, 21995 | 1989-10-20
South Africa, Western Cape, VILLIERSDORP; JONASKOP; NE OF TOWN ON SLOPES ALONG ROAD TO TV. STATION
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0856541-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 11063A | 2012-1-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester District; ±21 km ENE of Villiersdorp. Farm: Wilde Paarde Berg 587, Jonaskop. 33°57'10.1" 19°31'06.0"E.
General notes: Bioregion: Northwest Fynbos. Vegetation type: North Sonderend Sandstone Fynbos.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0207521-0 Collector(s) & number: Bytebier, B, 2667 | 2005-10-15
South Africa, Western Cape, North slopes of Jonaskop. 33° 56.82'S, 19° 31.08'E.
General notes: Alt. 1009 m. N slopes. Straggly bush up to 70 cm. Common. Flowers red. Collected with J. Sakwa.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0611224-0 Collector(s) & number: Lamb, AJ, 133 | 1978-11-29
South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN; KOGELBERG STATE FOREST; ALONG JEEP-TRACK FROM WYNANDS LOUWBOS TO PLATBOS
General notes: Relatively frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0871923-0 Collector(s) & number: Lamb, AJ, 133 | 1978-11-29
South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN; KOGELBERG STATE FOREST; ALONG JEEP-TRACK FROM WYNANDS LOUWBOS TO PLATBOS
General notes: Relatively frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1569119-0 Collector(s) & number: Musker, S.D., SM613 | 2021-3-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Overberg Disitrict Municipality. Just N of Wolvengat.
General notes: Voucher, silica, photos. SM613. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/139109852
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0699617-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 3102 | 1970-3-28
South Africa, Western Cape, TRADOUH PASS; S END. S FACING SLOPES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0241228-0 Collector(s) & number: Turner, RC, 1487 | 2006-1-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Scheepersrus. Leeurivierberg, Marloth Nature Reserve, Langeberg Mountains, Kruispad. Lat x Long. -33.9393508 x 20.37844894. Altitude: 876 m.
General notes: See R. C. Turner 1484 for pink-flowered form from Shaleband above Protea Valley Hut.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0688809-0 Collector(s) & number: Scholtz, J, 23 | 1978-1-8
South Africa, Western Cape, ELIM DIST.; 24 KM FROM ELIM ON DIRT ROAD TO MOSSEL RIVER.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0312959-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 24223 | 1969-8-25
South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP DIST.; ARNISTON; NR ARNISTON TO NW.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0306407-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10556 | 1897-4-27
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE AGULHAS
General notes: Isotype.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0718920-0 Collector(s) & number: Burger, P, 57 | 1986-1-16
South Africa, Western Cape, LANGEBERGE; BOOSMANSBOSWILDERNIS; GEBIED. BOKANT WITBOOISRIVIER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1574092-0 Collector(s) & number: Musker, S.D., SM252 | 2019-5-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Tradouws Pass, north end, S of Stone Haven PNR.
General notes: Voucher, silica, photos. http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/26246442
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0312979-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 669 | 1969-1-28
South Africa, Western Cape, TRADOUW PASS; 25 MI. FROM SWELLENDAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1478828-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 8686 | 2016-2-23
South Africa, Western Cape, S slope of Riviersonderend Mountains; Kromrivier 360.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: 179274.0 | Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE , Unkown |
Data Resource: BOL View record
Barcode: 179273.0 | Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE , Unkown |
Data Resource: BOL View record
Barcode: 179280.0 | Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR , Unkown |
Data Resource: BOL View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Ericaceae Oliver, EGHIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 482-511
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1967
1947
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Erica vestita Thunb. Dyer, RA; Brown, RFlowering Plants of South Africa 26: , t.1040
No results found for Erica vestita Thunb.
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