Erica calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.G.H.Oliv.) E.G.H.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 384 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671592
Common Names
- Erica calcicola
- Calcicola Heath
- Calcicola's Heath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erica calcicola (also called Calcareous Heath, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has small, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, calcareous soils. It is often found in scrubland, grassland, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Erica calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erica calcicola is a small, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Erica calcicola: Plant Erica calcicola in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month with a balanced fertilizer. Propagate Erica calcicola by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist medium. Plant the rooted cuttings in the garden in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Erica calcicola
Erica calcicola can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Erica calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica calcicola?
Erica calcicola
What is the common name of Erica calcicola?
Calcareous Heather
What is the natural habitat of Erica calcicola?
It is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece
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
Edward George Hudson Oliver (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.H.Oliv.' in the authors string.