Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altiphila
ID:
672014

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.H.Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 53: 456 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671346

Common Names

  • Erica altiphila
  • Altiphila Heath
  • Altiphila Erica

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Synonyms

  • Philippia alticola E.G.H.Oliv. [valid]

Description

Erica altiphila (also called Mountain 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 mountain habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica altiphila 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 altiphila 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica altiphila 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 altiphila

Erica altiphila is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Erica altiphila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica altiphila?

Erica altiphila

What is the common name of Erica altiphila?

Highland heath

What type of plant is Erica altiphila?

Erica altiphila 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