Erica areolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 378 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671407
Common Names
- Erica areolata
- Heath Bell
- Furze Bell
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- Coccosperma areolatum N.E.Br. [valid]
Description
Erica areolata (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 areolata is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for gardens in dry climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica areolata flower is a small, bell-shaped flower that is usually purple in color. The seeds are tiny and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erica areolata 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 areolata
Erica areolata is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Erica areolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica areolata?
Erica areolata
What is the common name of Erica areolata?
Pitted heather
What is the natural habitat of Erica areolata?
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
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.