Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 3: 268 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671281
Common Names
- Erica abelii
- Abel's Erica
- Abel Erica
Description
Erica abelii (also called Abel's Heath, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in open, dry heaths and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Erica abelii is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erica abelii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, with a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica abelii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Erica abelii
Erica abelii can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.
Erica abelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica abelii?
Erica abelii
What type of plant is Erica abelii?
Erica abelii is a species of flowering plant in the heath family.
Where is Erica abelii found?
Erica abelii is found in the western United States, primarily in California and Nevada.
Species in the Erica genus
Erica abbottii,
Erica abelii,
Erica abietina,
Erica accommodata,
Erica acuta,
Erica adnata,
Erica aestiva,
Erica affinis,
Erica agglutinans,
Erica aghillana,
Erica albens,
Erica albertyniae,
Erica albescens,
Erica albospicata,
Erica alexandri,
Erica alfredii,
Erica algida,
Erica alnea,
Erica alopecurus,
Erica alticola,
Erica altiphila,
Erica amalophylla,
Erica amatolensis,
Erica amicorum,
Erica amidae,
Erica amoena,
Erica amphigena,
Erica ampullacea,
Erica andreaei,
Erica andringitrensis,
Erica aneimena,
Erica anemodes,
Erica anguliger,
Erica angulosa,
Erica annalis,
Erica annectens,
Erica anomala,
Erica arachnocalyx,
Erica arborea,
Erica arborescens,
Erica arcuata,
Erica ardens,
Erica arenaria,
Erica areolata,
Erica argentea,
Erica argyraea,
Erica aristata,
Erica aristella,
Erica aristifolia,
Erica armandiana,
Species in the Ericaceae family