Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abietina
ID:
671950

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 355 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671282

Common Names

  • Erica abietina
  • Abietine Erica
  • Abietine's Erica

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Synonyms

  • Syringodea sanguinea (G.Sinclair) G.Don [valid]
  • Erica spissifolia Salisb. [valid]
  • Ericoides abietinum (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Erica sanguinea G.Sinclair [valid]

Description

Erica abietina (also called Dwarf Alpine 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 abietina 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica abietina sub. abietina
Erica abietina sub. atrorosea E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.
Erica abietina sub. constantiana E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.
Erica abietina sub. diabolis E.G.H.Oliv. & I.M.Oliv.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica abietina 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica abietina 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 abietina

Erica abietina can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Erica abietina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica abietina?

Erica abietina

What type of plant is Erica abietina?

Erica abietina is a species of flowering plant in the heath family.

Where is Erica abietina found?

Erica abietina 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