Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aristata
ID:
672080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Col. Engr. Heaths 3: 147 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671412

Common Names

  • Erica aristata
  • Bearded Heath
  • Bearded Bell

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Synonyms

  • Erica eximia G.Lodd. [superfluous]
  • Ericoides aristatum (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides lycopodiodes (Lodd. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Euryloma ampullaceoides G.Don [valid]
  • Euryloma aristata (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Euryloma aristella (SInclair ex J.Forbes) G.Don [valid]
  • Euryloma hartnelli G.Don [valid]
  • Euryloma tricolor G.Don [valid]
  • Erica crinita G.Lodd. ex J.Forbes [valid]
  • Erica aristata minor Andrews [valid]

Description

Erica aristata (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 aristata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica aristata var. parva I.M.Turner
Erica aristata var. aristata
Erica aristata var. turrisbabylonica H.A.Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica aristata flower is a small, tubular, white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica aristata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Erica aristata

Erica aristata is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Erica aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica aristata?

Erica aristata

What is the common name of Erica aristata?

Bearded heather

What is the natural habitat of Erica aristata?

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