Erica filiformis
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| Erica filiformis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. filiformis |
| Binomial name | |
| Erica filiformis Salisb. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Erica filiformis is a plant that belongs to the genus Erica and forms part of the fynbos.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape where it occurs from Paarl to Elgin. The plant has an area of occurrence of 1,463 km² and its habitat is threatened by invasive plants and the high frequency of fires.[2]
The species has three varieties:
- Erica filiformis var. filiformis
- Erica filiformis var. longibracteata Bolus
- Erica filiformis var. maritima Bolus