Status:
valid
Authors:
Salisb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 6: 330 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671608
Common Names
- Bell Heath
- Heath
- Mountain Bell Heath
Synonyms
- Ericoides flavicans (Klotzsch ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Erica campanularis (also called Bell heather, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped pink flowers. It is typically found in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erica campanularis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The flowers of this plant can be used to make tea and the leaves can be used to make a fragrant oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erica campanularis flower is a small, bell-shaped, pink-purple flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erica campanularis 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 campanularis
Erica campanularis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Erica campanularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erica campanulata?
Erica campanulata
What is the common name of Erica campanulata?
Bell-shaped Heather
What is the natural habitat of Erica campanulata?
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