Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcuata
ID:
672071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 19: 302 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671403

Common Names

  • Erica arcuata
  • Arcuate Heath
  • Arcuate Erica

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Description

Erica arcuata (also called Common Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in heathlands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erica arcuata is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica arcuata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica arcuata can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Erica arcuata

Erica arcuata can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Erica arcuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica arcuata?

Erica arcuata

What is the common name of Erica arcuata?

Corkscrew heather

What is the natural habitat of Erica arcuata?

Mountainous areas of Europe

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