Erica filamentosa

Erica filamentosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species:
E. filamentosa
Binomial name
Erica filamentosa
Andrews, (1804)
Synonyms
  • Ericoides filamentosa (Andrews) Kuntze
  • Syringodea filamentosa D.Don

Erica filamentosa is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape where it occurs from Swellendam to Suurbraak. The plant's range is 24 km² and there are only two populations and its habitat is threatened by agricultural activities.[2]

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