Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
articularis
ID:
672090

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 1: 65 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671422

Common Names

  • Erica articularis
  • Jointed Heath
  • Jointed Bell

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Synonyms

  • Lamprotis flagelliformis (Andrews) G.Don [valid]
  • Callista struthioliflora G.Don [valid]
  • Erica struthioliflora Lodd. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Ericoides articulare (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides polygaliflorum (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ericoides teretiusculum (J.C.Wendl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gypsocallis articularis (L.) G.Don [valid]

Description

Erica articularis (also called 'Jointed Heath' and 'Jointed Bell Heather', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erica articularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make honey and as a medicinal herb to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erica articularis var. meyeriana Bolus
Erica articularis var. implexa Bolus
Erica articularis var. articularis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erica articularis 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 articularis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be protected from cold winds.

Where to Find Erica articularis

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

Erica articularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica articularis?

Erica articularis

What is the common name of Erica articularis?

Jointed heather

What is the natural habitat of Erica articularis?

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