Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ampullacea
ID:
672026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Curtis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1795

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 9: t. 303 (1795)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671358

Common Names

  • Erica Ampullacea
  • Flask Heath
  • Heath of the Flask

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides ampullaceum (Curtis) Kuntze [valid]
  • Euryloma ampullacea (Curtis) G.Don [valid]

Description

Erica ampullacea (also called Common 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 heathlands, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica ampullacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make honey, tea, and other products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica ampullacea var. obbata (Andrews) Bolus
Erica ampullacea var. ampullacea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erica ampullacea 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 ampullacea can be propagated by seed or division. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20F (-29C).

Where to Find Erica ampullacea

Erica ampullacea can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Erica ampullacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica ampullacea?

Erica ampullacea

What is the common name of Erica ampullacea?

Furze heath

What type of plant is Erica ampullacea?

Erica ampullacea 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