Erica alticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guthrie & Bolus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 217 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671345
Common Names
- Erica alticola
- Alticola Heath
- Alticola Erica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica alticola (also called Alpine Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is commonly found in alpine and subalpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erica alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make honey, tea, and other products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica alticola is a small, white to pinkish-white bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica alticola is a species of flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall and has small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Erica alticola
Erica alticola is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Erica alticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica alticola?
Erica alticola
What is the common name of Erica alticola?
Highland heath
What type of plant is Erica alticola?
Erica alticola is a shrub
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
References
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.